VIOLET RUST

Violet Rust Rust, 98, of Ash Grove passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Rust was born March 25, 1924, in Elk Creek, the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Bennett) Harmon. She was united in marriage to Glen Rust on Aug. 16, 1942. They shared 74 years together before Glen’s passing in 2016.

Rust was a member of Elwood and Ash Grove Assembly of God. During World War II, while her husband was in the Navy, she moved to Columbus, Ohio and was a rivet and weld inspector for navy corsair and helldiver Navy fighter planes at Curtis Wright Aircraft. She also retired as a cook for Ash Grove Schools for 19 years, 10 of those years, serving as manager. Rust raised her five boys, but she was lovingly known as Granny, and that was her favorite title. 

Rust is survived by sons Daniel C. Rust, of Aldrich, Troy G. Rust and wife Susan, of Walnut Grove, Tommy L. Rust and wife Shelly, of Ash Grove; one foster daughter, Carmela Jones, of Willard; two daughters-in-law, Lisa Clinton and husband Kevin, of Everton, Dana Rust of Springfield; 19 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Rust was preceded in death by her parents; husband Glen Rust; sons Richard “Joe” Rust, Ronald Rust; brother Vernon Harmon; sisters Velma King and Betty Groom.

Visitation was at 10 a.m. until service time, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Funeral services began at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial following at Ash Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Ash Grove Healthcare Facility Auxiliary and may be left at the funeral home.