Violet M. Fields

Herrin- Violet Marie Fields, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 5:45 AM, Sunday, March 13, 2005 at her home. Violet was born on September 3, 1910 in Carterville to John & Clara (Thompson) Sullivan. She married Otis Fields on September 8, 1927 in W. Memphis, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1977. Mrs. Fields was a homemaker. Caring for her family was her first priority. She formerly worked outside the home as an apartment manager and a bookkeeper for a construction company. She was a quiet lady who cared for others and a member of Cambria Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughter in law- Norma Fields- Ste. Genevieve, MO Granddaughter- Donna Sue Woods & husband Ronald- Poplar Bluff, MO Grandson- Stanley E. Fields & wife Carole- De Soto, MO Granddaughter- Patty Arnold & husband Michael- Ste. Genevieve, MO Eight Great- Grandchildren Eight Great- Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons; Otis Fields, Jr. & Robert E. Fields, fours sisters and four brothers. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until time of service, Tuesday at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.