Violet Maxine Vorpe Violet Maxine Vorpe, 79, of Troy, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. She was born on November 30, 1932 in Morehead, Kentucky, to the late Trubie and Melva Skaggs Jones. She leaves behind her loving husband, George Vorpe, Jr.; devoted daughter, Kim Conley and beloved grandson, Garrett; and her son, Donald Hodgson, Jr., and his family. She is also survived by her stepdaughter, Melissa Goonan, and step-grandchildren: Trevor, Sarah, and Courtney. Along with her family, she will be greatly missed by her faithful companion, Cocoa, her Yorkie that brought much joy into her life. In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Jones, and sister, Vivian Meggs. She leaves behind four sisters and brothers-in-law: Mabel Jerry Caldwell, Virginia Dwight Black, her twin, Viola Myron Potts, and Dorothy Gene Campbell; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Violet was a born again Christian and a member of Troy Baptist Temple where she loved to sing, play the piano, work in the Jr. Camp Kitchen, and socialize with the Silver Stars group. She retired from Macy's in Springfield, Ohio, where she worked for many years prior to losing her vision. One of Violet's greatest achievements was receiving her high school diploma at the age of 75. Violet quit school in 1945 and had always regretted that decision. After she lost her vision, she was introduced to the Hadley School for the Blind in Chicago. She was able to take audio and Braille courses and finished the required courses to allow her to graduate. She was handed her diploma from the president of the Hadley School for the Blind in a graduation ceremony held at Troy Baptist Temple in 2007. Services will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Troy Baptist Temple with Pastor David Mulvaine officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Friends may call from 11:00AM to 1:00PM on Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Troy Baptist Temple Bible Student Scholarship Fund, 691 East Staunton Road, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.