Violet Fay Hathaway, 94, of Lafayette passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Rosewalk Village. Violet was born February 5, 1928 in Perryville, MO, to the late Oda and Matlida (Wilke) Statler. On July 1, 1944 she married Edward Joseph Hathaway, Jr in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1993. Violet was a homemaker and member of the Jehovah’s Witness. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and flower and vegetable gardening. She was very active and involved with Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. Surviving is her son Ronnie (Cathy) Hathaway of Bement, IL and daughter Judy Kelsey of Lafayette; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Along with her husband, Edward, she is preceded in death by her parents, sister Daisy Seifert and three brothers Elvis, Elzie and Ellis Statler. Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 4pm EST: 3pm CST. The service will be available to view via Zoom www.zoom.us.join – member ID 6283565732. To attend using IPhone or tablet be sure to download zoom app first. Memorial contributions for Violet may be directed to the Worldwide work of Jehovah Witness. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com