Violet Riddell Dawes, age 79, of Irvine, Kentucky, sadly left us on January 20, 2024, due to a long illness. She was loved by many and blessed to be called a wife, mom, Mamaw Violet, sister, aunt, and friend by those that knew her. God and family were the heart of her life and who she was.

Violet was born July 10, 1944, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Glenn and Chaney Kirby Riddell. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by 4 brothers: William, Owen, Fred and Kimball Riddell and 1 sister: Ruth Hall.

Survivors include her loving husband of over 65 years Billy Dawes. 3 children: Janice Noland and husband Jimmy, Teddy Dawes and wife Teresa, and Lisa Angel. 5 grandchildren Jacqueline Noland, Tyler Noland, Jeff Angel and wife Laili, John Dawes and wife Haley, and Jodi Lynn Dawes. 5 great grandchildren: Kylie Jo Noland, Wyatt Noland, Ayden Angel. Aleena Halleran, and Ashton Leigh Angel. 1 brother; Larry Riddell and wife Judy, 2 sisters; Gerry Clowers and Marcy Grace and husband Jimmy and a very special niece Rhonda Lisle, along with numerous other nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends to miss her and morn her passing.

Funeral services for Violet Riddell Dawes will be conducted on Wednesday January 24, 2024, at 1:00 P.M in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Jerry Rose and Brother Chris Winkler will be officiating. Interment will follow in the West Irvine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the time of funeral services at 1:00 P.M at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Angel, John Dawes, Tyler Noland, Jimmy Noland, Greg Wright, and Justin Riddell. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Lainhart, Danny Holliman, Paul "Bird" Arvin and Jack Riddell.

Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Violet Riddell Dawes.