In 1952, she met Allen E. Dowdy, Jr. They married in 1953 and went on to have one daughter, Violet Cassie Dowdy. After Allen’s passing, Violet met and married Donald B. Tharpe in 1956, going on to have Patricia Gwen Tharpe and Donald Wayne Tharpe. Throughout her years Violet loved to play cards, square dance, bowl, fish and participate in various sports with her family and friends. Along with her husband Don, Violet owned and operated “Tharpe’s Janitorial Service” in Brandon, FL. for many years.
Violet was predeceased by her parents Mary and Dewey; husband Allen; daughter Gwen; and siblings Irene Robbins, Kenneth Bolling, Ivan Bolling and Dewey Bolling Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband Don; son Donald Wayne Tharpe; daughter Cassie (Marty) Smith; granddaughter Crissie (Bobby) Perez; great grandson Tate Perez; great granddaughter Sloan Perez and many nieces, nephews and their families.
A visitation for Violet will be held Friday, March 17, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, 2323 West Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511. A funeral service will occur Friday, March 17, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 2323 West Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511. A graveside service will occur Friday, March 17, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, 2323 West Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillsboroMemorial.com for the Tharpe family.
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