Viola McEntee, formerly of Brookville, was born on November 18, 1923 in Blooming Grove, a daughter to Byron and Dorothy Nicolay Dora. Upon graduation from Brookville High School, she worked under Civil Services at the rationing board during the war. Viola married the love of her life, Harlan McEntee on June 17, 1944 and they celebrated 50 years of marriage together before he passed away on April 4, 1995. Although they had no children of their own, they loved their 10 nieces and nephews. She worked with her husband in their auto dealership as a bookkeeper and accountant for 30 years. In 1964 they won a trip to the World’s Fair in New York City after selling a record amount of Pontiacs in a sales contest. Having grown up during the era of Big Bands Viola had a great love of music and she took time each day to appreciate music and all the glories of nature, especially animals – which she adored. Viola was a member of the Brookville United Methodist Church and was an original member of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority. On Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the age of 95, she passed away at Crestwood Village East in Indianapolis.
Those surviving who will cherish Viola’s memory include her sister, Charlene Shank of Indianapolis, one brother, Harold Dora of Logansport, and ten nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Huffman.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery
Memorial donations can be directed to Franklin County Humane Society or to Franklin County EMS. To sign the guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Viola McEntee.