Vivian Abney of Ringgold, Ga., was born July 6th 1927, in St. Augustine, Fl., and died on Dec. 12, 2008. She was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away at home.
Vivian was married to Marshall Abney for 61 years, leaving behind two children, Lamar Abney and Jackie Wofford. Vivian was the daughter of the late Walter and Esther Beaver. She was a sister to the late Raymon W. Beaver of Hollister, Fl., D. Jean Genovar of Rock Springs, Ga., Waymon A. Beaver of St. Augustine, Fl., Mary R. Wells of Ringgold, Ga., Paul R. Beaver of St. Augustine, Fl., Debra Riddle of Keith Community, Ga., and Nadine Sisson of Jacksonville, Fl. She was the grandmother of Austin Abney, Jacqueline Abney and Cam Wofford as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ringgold, Eastern Star and an avid golfer.
Vivian Abney will be celebrated as the embodiment of a precious soul. There is not a kinder, stronger, gentler, loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother to be remembered. All of those whose lives she touched will miss her and continue to adore her through out eternity.
Her family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home, and a private burial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Stewart Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold, Ga.