Violet V. "Wink" Achey

Violet V. “Wink” Achey, 95, returned home to the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Cedar Haven in Lebanon. She was born on Sunday, January 29, 1928 to the late Martin L. Smith and Ella M. Aungst Smith in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Violet was a true believer in God and dedicated her life to educating and nurturing the youth of her congregation. She was a Sunday School instructor at the Open Door Baptist Church for 50 years and helped grow the love of Christ in all the children she taught. Violet loved spending time with her family; especially attending family dinners and birthday parties. She also loved cats and rescued many during her life to offer them a warm, loving home. Violet is survived by her Siblings; Betty Heilman, Jacqueline Fischer, Marilyn Schauer, Naomi Clemens, Leroy Smith; and Niece Wendy Steiner and her husband Edward; as well as several other Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Randall L. Achey and siblings Mary Rutter, Martin L. Smith, Jr., and Alden F. Smith. Services will be held at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The Viewing will begin at 10:30 AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11:30 AM. Interment will take place at Grand View Memorial Park in Annville, following the service.