Mason, Viola M. 1943-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Viola Mae Mason.

Viola passed away peacefully under the care of her family and the assistance of hospice at home on March 13, 2025. Like everything she did in life, she fought a hard battle with humor and grace.

Viola was born on Feb. 5, 1943 in Bendena, Kansas, to Edward and Pearl Brassfield.

She is preceded in death by her parents as well as her brothers, George and Ronald Brassfield.

She is survived by her children, Phillip Mason (Leslie) and Pamela Mason; her siblings, brother, Ed Brassfield (Margaret), and sisters, Mildred Adkins and Vineta Walkup (Ed); sister-in-law, Dolores Snider (George); three grandchildren, Chad Mason, Sarah Mason (Nathan) and Brooke Mason (De’Rion; two great- grandchildren, Bentley Davis and Amari Rambo; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She lived most of her life in St. Joseph and worked at Johnson Controls for 28 years where she participated in several memorabilia antics.

After retiring in 2005, she enjoyed traveling mostly out west to visit family. She loved her dog, Miss Roni, playing Bingo, working on puzzles and giving hell to all of her family and friends on a daily basis. She was our ornery, fun loving, warm hearted, always ready for a good laugh granny. She loved her family and we will miss her very much!

The family will receive visitors on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rupp Funeral home, in St. Joseph. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at her final resting place in Moray Cemetery, Moray, Kansas.

The family wishes to give their heartfelt thanks to all the nurses, caregivers and pastor of Three Rivers Hospice for all of their support during this time.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Joseph Animal Shelter in Viola’s memory.

Online obituary and condolences available at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.