Violet Travis
A resident of Kentwood passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on April 6, 2024. She was Born in Talisheek, LA on January 22, 1952 and was 72 years of age.  Violet graduated from Pine High School and Pearl River Community College and worked several years as a Registered Nurse at Riverside Medical Center and Lallie Kemp. She enjoyed sewing, playing the piano, working in her flower beds and eating at Olive Garden.  She treasured her time with her precious grand babies. Violet is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, James Travis, daughter Amanda Grantham and husband Tim, grandchildren Jaime Travis, Faith Grantham, Alyssa Travis, Jacob Grantham,  5 sisters in law, 1 brother in law and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving son Matt Travis whom she is now reunited with in Heaven. The family wishes to thank Modern Hospice for the comfortable and compassionate care she received and family support shown during her illness. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Ed Penton and Bro. Richard Magee. Interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.