Violet Perry Hackett was born September 18, 1936 to Cleo and Velma Perry in Fairfield, Texas. She attended school there and was a graduate of Dogan High School. After moving to Tyler, she attended Texas College for her formal education. She received her nursing certificate at Tyler Chest & TB Hospital (formally University of Texas Health Science Center). She continued her work at UT and retired after 40 years of service. In addition Mrs. Hackett was the successful owner of her own clothing apparel shop for many years.

Mrs. Hackett was a devoted a faithful member of Smith Temple Church of God in Christ. She was the organizer and coordinator of the annual Race Relations Sunday.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband,Oran Hackett.

She leaves to cherish precious memories three sons: Cedric C. Mosley, Lonell Mosley, Jr. and Thomas D. Mosley, one sister; Leda Nell Garrett, eight grandchildren; Ciara C. Mosley, Cedrick Price, Jr., Chardone Price, Cadevion Price, Kamira Jenkins, Tamya Mosley, Kori'yana Hardin, and Ke'aira Robinson, ten great-grandchildren, and special nephew/brother, Larry Perry, and a host of other relatives and friends.