Violet G. Schonberner, 82 of Warrensburg, Missouri; formerly of Raytown passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

Violet was born September 21, 1935 in Kansas City, daughter of Theodore Scott Lewis and Elsie Elizabeth (Gooch) Lewis. She graduated from Raytown High School, Class of 53. She was united in marriage to Joseph Martin Schonberner on August 9, 1953 in Raytown. Violet was a bookkeeper for 7-11 for several years. The couple resided numerous places through the years, both stateside and overseas due to Joe's military career. He passed away on February 27, 1996, and shortly after, Violet moved to Warrensburg. She was a member of Grover Park Baptist Church. She was also a member of American Legion Auxiliary, and a dedicated volunteer at the Warrensburg Veterans Home. Violet helped teach water aerobics at the YMCA at one time.

Survivors include six children: Sherry Slavin and husband, Jim of Blue Springs, MO; Joseph Schonberner and wife, Terry of Independence, MO; Theodore Schonberner and wife, Vicky of Independence, MO; Kathy Kelsay and husband, Les of Marrero, LA; Marjo Lewis of Independence, MO and son at heart: Doug Blevins of Warrensburg; thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Joe, Violet was preceded in death by her sister: Shirley Simmons; grandson: Chris Tippin; and niece: Nancy Bell.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Rev. Dr. Randy Neal officiating. Interment will follow at Columbus Presbyterian Cemetery at Columbus.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net