Vivian was born May 4, 1921, and left this worldly life May 8, 2020, at the beautiful age of 99. She was a giving and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother loving all of her family and many friends. She was a life long member of Philadelphia United Methodist Church serving in the choir and as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was a gifted seamstress, making clothes and quilts for her children. Many will remember her as a dedicated clerk at Allen Mixon Grocery for many years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Trilby Brashier; two sons, Donnis and John; parents John Oliver Lightsey and Reny Idell Waldrup Lightsey; brothers, Clifton, G.R., Oliver, Luther, and Dr. Billy Lightsey; one sister, Lurline Coleman and one great grandchild, Madison Ramirez.
Survived by one son, Roy (Rose Ann) Brashier; daughter, Emma McFarland; grandchildren, Roy, Ronda, Tamara, Sheri, and Dan; and great grandchildren, David, Daniel, Christopher, Johnny, David, Jerod, Jacob, Wyatt, Grayson, Zoe, and Remi.
Memory Chapel is in charge of graveside services at Philadelphia Methodist Cemetery, Monday, May 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Philadelphia Cemetery fund.
Brother Larry Sappington will officiate.
Pallbearers will be: Billy McClelland, Rick McClelland, Bodie Leggett, Sherman Livingston Jr, Craig Knight, Kenny Reeves, and Colby Reeves.
Her most favorite saying was: “Rejoice, this is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad in it.” She did just that every day. Thank you to the staff and nurses at Jones County Rest Home, doctors, nurses, staff and special caregivers, Cecelia and Gail Milsap.
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