Viola Campbell Mehr, age 96 of the Melody Lake community of Nelson County, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation in Leavenworth, Indiana.  She was born July 14, 1925, in Franklin.  She was an original member of the Melody Lake Ranch Club Women's Auxiliary.  She also volunteered with fundraising for the New Hope Fire Department.  She enjoyed playing sports, bowling, and golfing.

Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Albert "Ben" Mehr, her parents, Thomas Jefferson "Tom" and Neoma Flowers Campbell and one brother, W. R. "Buddy" Campbell.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry Mehr of Middletown, Indiana and Marty Mehr (Kathy) of Melody Lake; two granddaughters, Katherine Michelle Mehr and Angela Yates (Jason); three great grandsons, Jason, Jr., Joe and Jeffrey; one niece, Debbie Schroll and one nephew, Terry Campbell.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto.  Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 pm Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto.