Viola Ruth Friend

She was born on September 27, 1936 in Angola, Indiana to Elvester “Al” and Ruth (Wells) Curtland.

She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend. She was always willing to help anyone anywhere that had a need. She was known for her quick smile and her kind heart. She has left a void that could never be filled and will be greatly missed by sooo many.

She is survived by her children, Deborah (Jeffrey) Carroll of Orland, Indiana, Albert (Cathy) Friend, Jr. of Orland, Indiana, Barry Friend of Angola, Indiana, and Bruce Friend of Orland, Indiana, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, sisters, Vera Delancey of Angola, Indiana, and Lorraine Hoard of Bronson, Michigan, Irene Wisel of Fremont, Indiana, and Louise Porter of Angola, Indiana, brother, Ray Curtland of Nevada Mills, Indiana, sisters-in-law, Rosalie Curtland of Angola, Indiana, Alice Friend of Orland, Indiana, and Sandy Austin of Nevada Mills, Indiana, brother-in-law, Guy Friend of Angola, Indiana, and many extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Friend, parents, Elvester “Al” and Ruth Curtand, and brothers, Floyd Curtland and Rick "Woody" Curtland.

Visitation will be held from 11 am until 1 pm Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.

Funeral Services will follow at 1 pm Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Pastor Rodger Strong will officiate the service.

Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland, Indiana.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter-NE Office, 7221 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804.