Violet Forister Obituary

The family announces the passing of Violet Forister of Eight Mile, Alabama on July 4, 2026. Violet, born on November 10, 1947 in Wetumpka, Alabama, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Pete Baker and Mattie Baker; and her siblings, Harold Baker, Rosanell Sullivan and Shirley Brown.

She is survived by: her husband John Forister; her children, Troy Forister (Carolyn), Sybrina Newbill (Ples), Rodney Forister (Amanda), Amber Trawick (Chip), Michael Forister (Ashley), Bobby Ladner (DeAnna) and Stephaine Cobb (Gabe); and her grandchildren, Jonathan Forister, Randall Forister, Tray Forister, Noel Forister, Trent Forister, Cole Forister, Brandon Summerlin, Paige Nicolaidis, Chad Summerlin, Mariah Cruz, Daniel Newbill, Josh Newbill, Alexis Byrd, Shaun Forister, Shane Forister, Christin Howell, Kaitlin Byrd, Isaiah Moorman, Kassidy Stringfellow, Landon Forister, Anastasia Ladner, Chloe Jordan, Gabe Ladner, Jaqueline Ladner and Zane Ladner. She is also survived by 44 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, & a host of church family and friends.