Viola Marie Knox, 61, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away May 23, 2019. She was born to the late Ralph and Margaret (Craig) Burnett in Fort Wayne, IN on February 1, 1958. Viola was an Instructor of Life Skills to individuals with special needs. She loved to cook; crochet and the family said she was a social butterfly, not ever knowing a stranger. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed greatly. Viola was survived by her children, Katrina (Brian) Powitzky, Tina Knox, Kay (Adam) Bennett, Allen Knox, 12 grandchildren; Kayla, Alexis, Shyanne Powitzky, Lia Armstrong, Ayden, Addison, Madelyn Bennett, Christian Thomas, Kayleigh Knox, Sydney, Ryley McGinnis, sisters, Cindy and Tina Burnett and her brothers, Mark and Mike Burnett. She was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Grosjean. Memorial contributions may be made to Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities in Viola Marie Knox's honor. To celebrate Viola’s life the family invites you to join them Saturday, June 1, 2019 11 AM at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home 1327 N. Wells Street, Fort Wayne, IN with visitation there from 10 AM. You are invited to sign the online guest book and leave a favorite story or memory for the family at www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com