Viola "Ole" Mae Hughes, 87, of Lafayette, died at 6:00 am, Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Rosewalk Village of Lafayette. She was born on February 8, 1926 in Battle Ground, IN to Louis F Killian and Dorothy (Buck) Killian. She graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1945. Her marriage was to Arthur D. Hughes on October 25, 1947 in Lafayette. He preceded her in death on March 24, 2002. She had attended Lafayette Church of the Brethren and had work at Seals House of Fabrics in Lafayette. She was a Scout Leader for the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, President of the PTA, and was very active in school activities and 4-H. She also enjoyed being a seamstress. She is survived by her three children, Barbara L. Tarter (husband: Mike) of Lafayette, Ronald D. Hughes of Americus (friend: Patricia), and Brenda L. Bahler (husband: Steve) of Lebanon; two sisters, Donna Bloyd (husband: Edd) of Battle Ground, and Norma Ferguson of DeLand, Fl. She is also survived by three grandson, Scott Tarter (wife: Kelly), Jason Tarter (wife: Lisa), and Todd Tarter (wife: Karrie); and 6 great-grandchildren, Baleigh, Kaleigh, Kelby, Tyler, Brendan, and Taylor Tarter. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are two brothers, Robert Killian and James Killian; a sister, Cynthia Lucas; and three great-grandchildren, Faith, Cameron, and Delaney Tarter. Friends may call from 5-8 pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston. Funeral Service there at 11 am, Friday, August 16, 2013 with Rev. David R. French of St. James Lutheran officiating. Entombment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette. Memorials may be made to the Guardian Angels Hospice or to the Alzheimer's Association. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Guardian Angels Hospice and Rosewalk Village of Lafayette for taking great care of Viola.