Violet White Kale

HICKORY---Violet White Kale, 83 passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Frye Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. Mrs. Kale was born May 16, 1931 in Catawba County to the late Vosco H. and Sadie Hendricks White. Mrs. Kale was a lifelong member of Highland Baptist Church where she was church clerk, pianist and organist for 70 years. She was a former District Manager for Avon and was an independent sales rep for over 40 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Anita Blankenship, a granddaughter Bailey Catherine Yates. Mrs. Kale is survived by her husband of 65 years Jerry W. Kale of the home ; her sons David Kale and wife Sandra of Marvin, NC, Nelson Kale and wife Elaine of Hickory, and Jesse Kale of Hickory; her daughters Donna Vrla and husband Justin of Gastonia, Mary Lail and husband Ron of Hickory and Diane Phillips of Hickory, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at Highland Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 1:30PM at Highland Baptist Church with Pastor Jesse Lott. Pallbearers will be Nelson Kale, Jesse Kale, Christopher Kale, Alex Kale, Drew Phillips, and Dave Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Lail and Justin Vrla. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Highland Baptist Church Music Ministry 828 9th Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601 Online condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com. Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.