TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Halifax's most popular landladies.
Violet Traviss, who ran The Oddfellows Arms in King Cross with her husband Sam, has died at the age of 88.
She leaves behind three children, Carol, 68, Val, 66, and John, 61.
There are also six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one g
reat-great grandchild.
Although she was best known in her later years in King Cross, Violet was born in Hebden Bridge and attended Central Street School.
She married Sam, who passed away two years ago, 61 years ago, and formerly worked as a machinist for F and H Sutcliffe.
The couple took over The Oddfellows Arms in 1965 and continued to run the pub for 25 years.
She loved the job and particularly enjoyed playing dominos and high-low-jack with the regulars.
Her daughter Val said: "She was a real character and everyone in King Cross knew who she was.
"King Cross was really popular back then.
"You couldn't get in the place on a weekend.
"The Old Crossleyans and St Andrew's boys used to drink there after their games.
"She was like a mother figure to many of the young lads who went drinking in there.
"She was a proper landlady, always chatting to people and making them feel welcome while my dad took care of the business side of things.
"They were complete opposites but were devoted to one another."
Her funeral was held yesterday at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland.
It will be followed by a reception at King Cross Working Men's Club.
