It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Violet Harrigan Connor on Dec. 2. She was a very devoted mother, active church leader, a member of the Business and Professional Women’s organization and Phi Delta Kappa Sorority. She participated in numerous events such as the Taste of the Caribbean and was honored by the creation of a quiz bowl: “the Annual Violet Connor and Rae Armstrong V.I. Heritage Quiz Bowl.”
With over 30 years of teaching experience in the public educational system, Mrs. Connor’s passion for empowering young minds showed in the compassion and care she demonstrated for teaching her students, not only the basics of the core educational curriculum, but she taught them about their culture and the ways of generations past. She also mentored paraprofessional teachers as they pursued the completion of their degrees in education. Additionally, she received the high honor of being selected “Teacher of the Year” for two separate years.
Mrs. Connor leaves to cherish her memory her children: Joyce Doward Webster (Alphonso), Joanne Connor Moore (James) and Ashford A. Connor Jr.; grandchildren: Frank E. Javois, Desirae N. Javois, Ashford A. (Traa) Connor, III, Marley T.R. Connor, Jasmine I. Moore (deceased), James A. Moore (deceased); and great-grandchildren: Kyleigh S. Javois, Khyree M. Javois, Isaiah L. Javois, Harmoni’Joy V. Javois and Malachi F. Javois.
She is also survived by nieces and nephews: Leonard Bennett (Claudette), Walter Bennett, Alona Connor, Arthur (Cutie) Connor Sr. (Yvet), Bernadette Connor, Cal Connor, Cheryl Connor, Daphne Connor, Detrick Connor (Rena), Donia Connor, Kendall Connor (Laura), Kevin Connor (Etta), Len Connor (Carleen), Roderick Connor (Cynthia) Sr., Otwell Connor (Kathy), Rhon Connor, Dr. Trevor Connor (Josephine), Wendell Connor, Annette Davis and Gloria Davis.
Other survivors include nephews and nieces: Harper Davis (Mary), Lorna Davis, Elaine Gabriel, Henry Harrigan Jr., Jacqulyn Harrigan, Sonia Harrigan, Kathleen Hodge (Clefrin), Myrna Lebi (Manny), Barbara Rhymer Mitchell, Judith Rhymer, June Rodney, Norma Bennett McCow, Anna Harrigan Nurse and Rhonda Philip (Ozzie); godchildren: Chip Barnes, Corine Barnes, Cheryl Connor, Randall Macedon and Dr. Marvin Titus; and special friends: Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Treasurer.
The viewing will begin at 9 a.m. followed by services at 10 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 29, at Bethel AME Church, 12 Queen Cross Street, Christiansted, St. Croix. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers and for those who may be interested in honoring Mrs. Connor, please consider making a donation to the Queen Louise Home for Children (information is provided below).
The Queen Louise Home for Children on St. Croix is a 24-hour residential foster care program for children in the U.S. Virgin Islands territory. Children are brought to the Queen Louise Home through the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a result of abuse, neglect, displacement or respite care. All children receive love and care in a supportive family-like setting, access to medical, counseling and education services, as well as recreational activities and other programs.
If you wish to contribute in remembrance of Violet H. Connor, we kindly ask that you consider making a donation through the following link: https://lssvi.org/donate/. When making your donation, be sure to select the Queen Louise Home for Children option and indicate her name in the “Dedicate Your Donation” section on the page. This will make sure that your contribution is specifically attributed to her memory.
When mailing in a donation, use the following addresses and be sure to indicate her name in the memo section. All donations received in her honor will be allocated to the Queen Louise Home for Children.
Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc. 516B Hospital Street Frederiksted, VI 00840-3824
All identified donors will receive a donation acknowledgment letter for their records.
