Violet R. Clevenger age 92 of Hudson, IN went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Lutheran Life Villages – Village at Kendallville. Violet was born July 12, 1934 in DeKalb County, IN to Charles L. and Elsie Mae (Hathaway) Shipe and they preceded her in death. She married Fred A. Clevenger on August 30, 1952 in Hudson, IN and he passed away on May 14, 2020.

Violet and Fred lived in LaOtto, IN before moving to Hudson, IN.

Violet worked in accounting for Haffner’s 5 & Dime and J.C. Penney’s, she later was a part-time mail carrier from 1984-1999 in LaOtto, IN

She was a former member of the Calvary United Methodist Church – Avilla, IN and most recently was attending the Helmer Community Church.

Violet enjoyed going to church, reading the Bible and novels, crewel embroidering, traveling to Alaska, especially Haines and the Grand Canyon.

Violet is survived by her son: Leonard (Renae) Clevenger, Midland, MI; daughter: Cheryl (Rocky) Boyer, Helmer, IN ; 4 grandchildren: Brooke (Bryan) Cheesman, Autumn (Shane) Korotney, Ginger (Alex Shidler) Boyer, Ethan (Autumn) Boyer; 13 great grandchildren: Braxton, Briggs, Brock, Browning, Coltin, Chloe, Crew, Andyn, Delphia, Leona, Graham, Kamelia, Kaylaniee; 2 sisters: Charlotte Robke, Garrett, IN; Dixie Cool, Auburn, IN

Proceeded in death by her parents: Charles L. and Elsie Mae Shipe, husband: Fred A. Clevenger; brother: Vernon R. Shipe, and 2 sisters: Iris Reid and Virginia Cooper

Visitation will take place from noon – 1 p.m. Thursday at Thomas Funeral Home. 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN

Services will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Thomas Funeral Home with Pastor Donna Holcomb officiating.

Burial will follow in Christian Union Cemetery – Garrett, IN

In Lieu of flowers - memorials are to the Helmer Community Church

You may send a condolence or sign the on-line register book by visiting www.thomasfuneralhome.org