Violet M. "Cricket" Fisher, 87, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 5:32 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home.
On November 26, 1936, Violet M Smith was born to Sam C. and Hazel M. Sutton Smith near Tiosa. Growing up as the third born of five of the Smith kids, she shared her childhood with two sisters Betty and Alice and two brothers Allen and Rich.
At Rochester's First Presbyterian Church, Violet and Roy Lee Fisher were married on December 19, 1958. They have shared nearly 65 years of life's adventures. From their union came two sons. The family tree continued to grow with the blessings of two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A passionate farmer, Violet could be seen seated on her Farmall - International Harvester tractor turning the soil in the spring preparing for planting. Her standard apparel included a Dekalb Seed Corn Cap with a silk head scarf. She took great joy with helping to run their family's farming operation, in the early years milking 110 head of Holsteins. For a few years their farm raised feeder cattle then went into hog farming as their primary livestock. The only event to top the plowing and planting was the harvest itself. Violet and John handled trucking the grain to the elevators while Roy drove the combine and Bill handled the discing.
An esteemed leader in Fulton County government, Violet served as Chairman of Fulton County Democrats. She was the longest continuous running Chair passing the torch and retiring in 1988. With a diverse interest level, she was a Fulton County's bail bondsmen for over three decades.
Gifted with her hands and an eye for aesthetics, Violet was a crafter and created many floral pieces, including flowers for her family's wedding events. With the heart of a lion, she was devoted and loyal to her family and friends, always there for them and never let them down.
Left to cherish Violet's memory are her husband Roy; a son, John Fisher and wife Lee Ann of Rochester; 2 grandchildren: Wendy Merrill and husband Jimmy, Nathan Flory and wife Britney; 6 great-grandchildren: Lukas Clark, Maverick Pyle, Kadyn Merrill, Asher Merrill, Brayson Flory and Kinley Flory; a brother, Allen R. Smith; of Akron and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Violet in death are her parents; son William "Billy" Fisher; 2 sisters: Alice Gaerte, Betty Little; and a brother, Richard L. Smith.
A celebration of the life of Violet M. "Cricket" Fisher will be at 11:00 a.m., on Friday December 1, 2023, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.and for an hour prior to the celebration service. Pastor Thad Stewart will officiate.
Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
