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Rebecca McQuiston

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  • Name Rebecca McQuiston 
    Gender Female 
    Person ID I31000  Family
    Last Modified 29 Oct 2011 

    Father Gilbert Ray McQuiston,   b. 6 Jun 1919, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Dec 2003, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Violet F. Thompson,   b. 9 Jan 1928, Carroll County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Sep 2011, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 29 Sep 1945  [1] 
    Family ID F10610  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Rick Gentry 
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F10613  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S2985] Kokomo Perspective, Violet F. McQuiston; obituary; 12 September 2011; Violet F. McQuiston; 29 October 2011.
      Violet F. McQuiston

      Story

      Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011.

      Violet F. McQuiston, 83, Kokomo, passed away September 10, 2011 at Howard Regional Health Systems. She was born January 9, 1928 in Carroll County to the late Willie R. and Lottie Jane (Mossburg) Thompson. On September 29, 1945, she married Gilbert R. McQuiston. Gilbert passed away in December of 2003.

      At at young age, Violet's father passed away. She was forever thankful to her stepfather, William Rayl for raising her with her mother. Violet loved to serve in her local community by teaching cooking lessons at local nursing homes, and volunteering at the Logansport State Hospital. She also loved to oil pant, cook, and spend time with her family and friends. She was a proud lifetime member and deacon of the Kokomo Church of the Brethren.

      Surviving are her children; Rolland (Rebecca) McQuiston, Windfall, Rebecca (Rick) Gentry, Russiaville, grandchildren; Tracey Claxton, Bringhurst, Angela McQuiston, Windfall, Aaron McQuiston, Kokomo, Heath Gentry, Kokomo, Ashley Flenor, Noblesville, Austion, McQuiston, Frankfort. Seven great grandchildren; Lauren Claxton, Derrick Claxton, Blake Claxton, Chelsie Gentry, Xavier McQuiston, Xander McQuiston, Oliver McQuiston, sisters; Dorothy Stockdale, Kokomo, Sue Adams, Greentown, Betty Poe, Kokomo, Mary Ellen Jones, Florida, brothers; George Rayl, Robert Rayl.

      Preceded in death; her parents; husband; step father; daughter, Linda Sterling; sister; Mary Jane Walls, brothers; Leonard Rayl, Dick Rayl.

      Funeral services will be held at 12:00PM, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Kokomo Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Mark Stahl officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Kokomo Rescue Mission, or Saint Jude's Children Hospital.