Violet L. Hadcock

August 20, 1942 - May 3, 2017

Violet L. Hadcock of Dover Florida formerly of Grand Ledge went to be with the Lord May 3, 2017. Violet was born August 20, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Johhny H. and Zona F. (Wellman) Byrd. Violet worked in retail in the Lansing Mall including Montgomery Ward. She also helped many people in the Grand Ledge area with their pets and became known as the “critter sitter”. Violet was an active faithful member of First Baptist Brandon Florida where she taught Sunday School and ministered during vacation bible school each year. Violet is survived by her husband of over fifty-five years, Merrill D.; son, Merrill Orin; granddaughter, Kaitlyn F.; siblings, Lucretia Byrd , Diane Riggio and Edward Kennedy. She was preceded in death by daughter, Shelly Lynn Johnson and brother, Bo Bradford Byrd. A private graveside service will be held at Union Cemetery, Eaton County, Oneida Township, Michigan where she will be laid to rest by her daughter. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.