Bray, Vivian June

Loved Making Things, Sewing, And Working With Her Flowers

  • Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Vivian June Bray
Vivian June Bray

Vivian June Bray, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. 

 

She was born on April 2, 1940, in Chattanooga. Vivian was a loving wife and mother who adored her grandchildren. She loved making things, sewing, and working in the yard with her flowers.

 

Vivian was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jessi Forrest Bray; parents, T.J. and Hazel Burns; brothers, Gilbert Burns, Kenny Burns, T.J. “Eddie” Burns; sisters, Barbara Sims, Clara Burns and Betty Gayton, and grandson, Timothy Brian Daniel.

 

She is survived by her son, Ronald (Donna) Bray; daughters, Beverly Roberts and Susan Daniel; brothers, Tommy Burns and Dennis Burns; sisters, Billie Vickers, Patricia (Perry) Chauncey, Frances (Harold) Bowman, and Gail (Kevin) Wagner; grandchildren, Christopher (Haley) Bray, Amber Bray, Lawrence Johnson; step-grandchildren, Sharon (Ricky) McGinnis, Angie Hensley, Chris (Misty) Hensley; eight great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandsons; three great-great-granddaughters, and sister-in-law, Donna F. Burns.

 

The family will receive friends on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 1–3 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home at Highway 58. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Brother Mike Manning officiating.

 

Burial will be private.

 

Please share your memories and express condolences at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com

 

Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, 423 622-3171.

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