Viola M. Takacs, 97, formerly of Ironton, died March 28, 2020, in Phoebe Home, Allentown.

She was the wife of the late John L. Takacs.

Born Jan. 26, 1923, in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Florence S. (Stahley) Henritzy.

She was a sewing machine operator in various textile mills for many years before retiring.

Before that, she worked at the former Western Electric, Allentown, for several years.

An avid gardener, growing both flowers and vegetables, her passion in gardening led her to join the Parkland Garden Club in 1973 where she formerly served as president and co-chaired many committees.

She was nominated for and won the Gold Seal Award from the Pennsylvania Garden Club Federation.

Her survivors include children Larry J. Takacs of Coplay, Ann C. Schucker and her husband, Forrest, of Delmar, N.Y., Jeanne M. Takacs of Coplay; granddaughters Erin, Lauren and her husband, Steve; and great-grandchildren Henry and Chloe.

A private graveside service will be held at Union Church Cemetery, Neffs. There will be no public calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkland Garden Club and/or to Ironton Rails to Trails both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.