Viola McCarty

Viola L. (Farworn) McCarty passed away peacefully in her home on August 19, 2024 at the age of 93. Mom was born on March 31,1931 to Katherine and Henry Farworn. She was the youngest child born into a blended family of 2 brothers and 11 sisters. She was raised in Paul and married our dad, Forrest McCarty, on June 27,1947. Shortly after, they moved to their forever home outside of Paul. Momma kept busy raising us 4 kids! She liked to do gardening, and in her spare time enjoyed embroidering. Viola was an active member in the Paul Congregational Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years, and was church secretary for a time. In these later years, mom was seldom without a Search A Word Puzzle nearby! Proceeding her in death were her husband Forrest McCarty,1 son-in-law, 2 grandsons, and 1 great-grandson. Momma is survived by her children, Ginger (David-Deceased) Pockel, Danial (Patricia) McCarty, Susan (Richard) Howard, and Michael McCarty, along with 8 grandchildren,16 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. We would like to thank the Paul Fire Department, Visions Hospice, and Minidoka Memorial Hospital. A special thank you to our sister Ginger, for all the love and devotion she gave in caring for momma. A memorial service for both Viola and Forrest, will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.