Viola Fern Thienes

Friday, June 12, 2020

Viola Fern Thienes, age 96, of Cloverdale, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020.

She was born Dec. 15, 1923 in Livonia to the late Oran and Zelphia (Hamilton) Chastain.

Viola married Robert James Thienes on June 28, 1946 and he preceded her in death.

Viola was a former member of Cataract Baptist Church and was a co-business owner with Robert Thienes.

She is survived by her children, Brenda Mason and her husband Jon of Greenwood, Peggy Huffman and her husband Dave of Indianapolis, Larry Thienes and his wife Margarita of Greenville, S.C., and Nancy Blakley of Fishers; brother Donald Chastain and his wife Trina; sister Bonnie York; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sons Eddie Thienes and Robert J. Thienes Jr.; sister Dolly Foland; and brothers Morry Chastain, Paul Chastain, Fred Chastain and Kenny Chastain.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 16 at 12:30 p.m. at Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until the service time of 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.

Online condolences can be made at www.whitakerfuneralhome.net.