Viola “Tootie” M. Camp, 88 of Sterling, IL, joined her beloved husband in Heaven on October 9, 2019.
Viola was born November 10, 1930, in Alsey, IL, the daughter of Harold P. and Stella (Lawson) Daniel. She was wed to Lloyd “Corky” M. Camp on June 6, 1952. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2005. Viola volunteered at Wallace School for two of her children, Patti and Mark. She was a member of neighborhood watch. She was a great cook. She made the best fried chicken and roast beef, and memories include Fourth of July when she made the best Burgoo. After the children were grown, she began walking everywhere and made many friends. She loved gardening and enjoyed sharing what she grew. She was an avid reader and loved her Kindle. She loved to make beaded bracelets and loved giving them to anyone she met. Viola never met a stranger. Viola enjoyed her outings with her dear friend, Jean Thome, and sitting outside with her friend and neighbor, Viola Cruz.
She will be sorely missed by her family, her children, Vicki (Jim) Neubauer, Sharon Schuldt, Patti (Barry) Wiemken, and Mark (Diane) Camp; brother, Dean (Kay) Daniel; seven grandchildren, Sheila (David) Carter, Tim (Cassie) Wiemken, Stacey (Damen) Kuehl, Eric Neubauer, Jim Schuldt, Michael (Monica) Camp, and Loreal Camp; eight great-grandchildren, Hannah, Matthew and Grace Carter, August and Delaney Kuehl, Alex and Nicki Schuldt, and Indigo Wiemken.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Corky; son-in-law, Ken Schuldt; granddaughter, Tina Wiemken; great-grandson, David Carter, Jr.
Visitation was Sunday, October 13, 2019, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, IL.
Funeral service will be Monday, October 14, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, IL, with Pastor John Kermot officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sauk Valley Friends of Ferals and The Amos Fund.
We will celebrate her life with kindness, as she taught us.