of Pontiac, passed away with her loving family by her side on August 25, 2016, at 102 years of age. Loving wife of the late Arthur; adored mother of Sharon (the late Steve) Adams, Glenda (Norman) Crabill, and Richard (Marilyn) Wagner; treasured grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of 13 and great-great grandmother of 4; She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Violet was preceded in death by her parents, Hugo and Daisy Bruning, her grandson Bryan Adams, and her six siblings. Violet was born at home in Rogers Twp., MI and worked as a seamstress at General Motors for many years. She loved to dance the polka and waltz with her husband, play Euchre, and spend time with her beloved family.