Violet Barcus Lloyd, age 87, of Gallipolis, 'Went home to be with the Lord', at 1:25 PM. Tuesday March 3, 2015 at The Arbors at Gallipolis Care Center. Born June 12, 1927 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late James Harold and Iva Rowena Eblin Barcus. In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded by her husband, J. Owen 'Oney' Lloyd who she married on March 19, 1949 and he preceded her on January 24, 1980, by a brother, Melvin Lee Barcus, and by 2 sisters, Alma Martin and Margaret Cromlish.
Violet loved the Lord and served him in different capacities, over the years, at the First Baptist Church, where she was a member. She was a youth leader, and also served in Vacation Bible School. For many years she was sunshine lady and took this job serious, making sure she didn't miss anyone who should receive a card. She was a member of the Betty Stam Sunday School Class, and a graduate of Gallia Academy High School.
Violet is survived by, 3 children, Brenda J. McCarty of Vinton, Terry (Janice) Lloyd and Vicki (Ernie) Irwin of Gallipolis. 4 Grandchildren, Anthony 'Tony' (Jessica) Lloyd, Jacqueline 'Jill' (Darren) Clagg, Kelli (Geoffrey) Cunningham, and Daniel Irwin, 3 great grandsons, 2 great granddaughters, 2 step great grandsons, 1 sister, Erma Adkins of Gallipolis, 1 sister in law, Helen Barcus of Crown City, 3 special friends, Jan Howell, Sandy Kerns, and Connie Ellis, and by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Saturday March 7, 2015 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 PM. and on Saturday one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be, Anthony O. Lloyd, Darren Clagg, Geoff Cunningham, and Daniel Irwin. Honorary pallbearers will be, Keagahn Lloyd, Brendan Clagg, and Owen Clagg.
In addition to flowers, contributions can be made to Holzer Hospice 100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 or to Ohio Valley Christian School 1100A Fourth Ave. Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
Romans.8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

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