Violet Christine McCormick, 74, of McMinnville died Monday, March 9 from a lingering illness. She was born on July 11, 1940 in White County and was a homemaker. Mrs. McCormick was preceded in death by her parents, Alto and Zora Ann Rice Matheny; sister, Elise Freeze, and brothers, Billy L. Matheny and James Frank Matheny.Survivors include her husband of 60 years James L. McCormick of McMinnville; sister, Faye Craven Matheny of McMinnville; and brothers, Daniel E. Matheny and Frankie L. Matheny, both of McMinnville, very special nephew Daniel L. Matheny, special friend Ivy Barnes and many other nieces and nephews.Graveside service is 11 a.m. Friday at Mt.