Violet Virginia Bloom, 96, of Lancaster died Monday, September 15, 2014 at Conestoga View. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late George and Eutica (Eshelman) Shay. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Bloom.

She worked as an assembler for Novelty Brush Company for many years and previously cooked for the nuns at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lancaster.

Violet enjoyed going to market, bus tours, traveling and especially loved cats.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara A., wife of Patrick Brown, of Lancaster who devoted her entire life to taking care of her mother. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Pamela L., wife of Harold Miller, Jr., Patrick O., husband of Cindy, Leroy, Shawn, Karen, John, James, Joanna and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Edward O. Shay, John E. Bloom, and Robert L. Bloom.

A Graveside Service will be at 11AM on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, 435 Manor Ave, Millersville, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Violet's memory may be made to the Lancaster County SPCA, 848 S. Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603.