Violet Sessoms

Violet Raye Reaves Sessoms, 69, of Hope Mills, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 in her home.

Born April 19, 1951 in Cumberland County, Violet is preceded in death by her father, Walter Monroe Reaves and her mother, Leslie Wyne Reaves Peele. Along with her parents, she is also preceded by her stepfather, Hubert O. Peele; and her sisters, Barbara Burke, Gilda Faye Amber, and Elenor C. Eager.

Violet is survived by her sons, James D. Barnhill of Durham, NC and John P. Barnhill of Dixon, MO; daughter, Michelle B. Baxley of Hope Mills; significant other, David C. McDonald of Hope Mills; sister, Joyce E. Gardner of Burnsville, MN; seven grandchildren; and a host of other family member and friends.

Violet will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.