She was born in Oakfield, NY on November 30, 1931, a daughter of the late Roy and Vivian Chamberlain Lawton.
Viola was employed by the Pavilion Central School District for 30 years prior to her retirement and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pavilion. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and crafts.
She was the wife of the late Donald W. Freer who died in 1976; mother of the late Donna Strong; sister of the late Sally Marten and grandmother of the late Jeremy Palmer.
Survivors include her children, Pam (Lew) Hunter of Indianapolis, IN, Karen (Gil) Palmer of Joliet, IL and Michael Freer of Batavia. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Saturday (March 23rd) from 10am to 12pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY, where a funeral service will commence at 2pm. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield, NY.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of Pavilion, 10956 Lake St., Pavilion, NY 14525. Expressions of sympathy may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
