Violet Ruth Cory

Violet Ruth Cory, age 100, of Elkhart, Indiana, formerly of Goshen, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born on September 19, 1924, the daughter of Leroy and Alice (Flanigan) Gray in Bath, Maine. She graduated from Melrose High School in Melrose, Massachusetts in 1943. On June 17, 1944, she married Carroll “Bud” Cory and moved to Bud's hometown of Cromwell, Indiana. Violet worked at Cromwell State Bank for many years.

Violet is survived, three children, Roy (Elaine) Cory of Elkhart, Indiana, Carol (Terry) Sprague of Elkhart, Richard “Rick” (Beth Cox) Cory of Marblehead, Massachusetts; four grandchildren, Robb (Katrina) Cory of Frisco, TX, Rich (Rebekah) Cory of Middlebury, Indiana, Corey (Caitlin) Sprague of Elkhart, Indiana, and Crystal (Jake) Garvey of Indianapolis, Indiana; eight great-grandchildren; along with two nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Connie Cory in 1972; her husband, Carroll “Bud” Cory in 2013; and a brother, Willard Gray.

Bud and Violet were married for an incredible 69 years. They moved to Goshen when they retired and spent many winters in Fort Myers Beach, Florida where they loved to walk the beach and collect shells.

Violet lived an incredible life, much like her grandmother, Lillian who lived to be 104 years old. Violet was never in the hospital until after a fall at 88 years old.  She enjoyed adult coloring, word search books, working on crafts, baking cookies, and watching hallmark movies on TV. She also enjoyed collecting dolls, baskets and taking walks with her family and friends. Violet especially enjoyed it when her family and friends came to visit and was a 50 years plus member of The Order of The Eastern Star.

A funeral service will be held in Violet’s honor on Saturday February 1, 2025 at 2pm at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Fred Ross will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, Indiana.

Family and friends will be received from 12-2 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com