Viola Maxine Cannon, 85, of Goff, KS passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born July 9, 1931 in Goff, KS the daughter of Carl and Reba Maxine (Rokes) Shuler.

Viola spent most of her life in the Goff community. She worked at Hillside Rest Home in Goff. She also worked for over 20 years at Merry Manor in housekeeping and laundry and she was a Certified Nurse’s Aide.

Viola married Donald F. Cannon on April 9, 1950 in Goff, KS. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2013. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Richard Cannon in 1972 and Calvin Cannon in 2008; a daughter, Donna Johnsen in 2011; 2 brothers, Lawrence Shuler and Harold Shuler and a sister, Bonnie Jo Shuler.

Survivors include 2 sons, Raymond Cannon (Nancy) of Holton, KS and Carl Cannon (Cathy) of Goff, KS; a daughter, Darlene Cannon of Goff, KS; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Kirk of Goff, KS and Darlene McCann of Clay Center, KS; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Funeral Services will be 2:30 p.m.  Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Goff United Methodist Church. Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery at Goff. Memorials may be given to the Viola Cannon Memorial Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.comm