Violet Barry

Stoughton- Violet Hoff Anderson Barry, age 86, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, September 26, 2015. She was born in Thayer, Missouri, on March 12, 1929, the daughter of Luther and Violet Campbell. In 1947 Violet married Robert C. Hoff. They resided in Stoughton where they had two daughters, Sheila and Vicki. Violet had a love of children and not only raised her own but many nieces and nephews as well as many foster children. In the early 1970's Violet married Art Anderson. They lived on the Anderson family farm near Utica. Together they enjoyed road trips and antiquing, and their combined family. In the 1980's Violet married Ora Barry. They lived in Stoughton and enjoyed fishing and travelling. Violet worked for many years as a cook and waitress at the N & I90 Truck Stop. Following her retirement she enjoyed working Friday Night fish fry and other events at the Stoughton VFW Post 328. Violet had a passion for home renovations and couldn't wait to complete the next one. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila King (Roger Bailey), and Vicki Stauffacher (Kent Smith); five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Betty (Ernie) Skalitzky; many nieces and nephews, especially Judy Rabe, who was very close to Violet's heart; many extended relatives, including step children, and step grandchildren; and her best friend of 60 years, Fern Larsen. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Robert Hoff, Art Anderson, and Ora Barry; and three brothers, Leroy (Carol), Floyd, and Lester. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, at the Stoughton VFW Post 328. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services Wednesday at Cress. A special thank you to the staffs of Golden Living Center, and Rainbow Hospice. Please share your memories of Violet.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244