Vivian Pearl Hylton Coleman Flynn, 89, passed away Tuesday night, February 12, 2013, at Brian Center of Eden.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, February 16, at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Flynn was born July 25, 1923 in Fieldale, VA, daughter of the late Homer K. and Rosa Lawless Hylton. She was a graduate of Leaksville High School. During Mrs. Flynn's working years she was employed by Dupont, the cigarette factory and Morehead Memorial Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church until her failing health in her mid 80's. She loved gardening, cooking for her family and fellowship times with the whole "gang". Everyone who knew her could tell she was a Christian by the way she lived her life. She truly loved her Lord and family.
She is survived by her daughters, Kay C. Woodall and husband, Tommy and Diane Heffinger, both of Eden; four grandchildren, Bryan M. Cox and wife, Kristy of Pelham, Jonelle Whitt of Reidsville, Dee Whitt of Reidsville and Shane Woodall and wife, Janet of Eden; five great-grandchildren, Bryce C. Cox of Pelham, Jade Whitt and Naturi Whitt, both of Reidsville, Katelyn and Sarah Woodall of Eden; brothers, Clyde "Buster" Hylton and Buddy N. Hylton of Eden; and sisters, Mildred H. Manuel, and Alene H. Meade and husband, Frank , all of Eden.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, John W. Coleman and Howard C. Flynn; her daughter, Carolyn Whitt; sisters, Ethel H. Morgan and Hazel Findley, brother, Raymond Hylton.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 7 - 9 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, Kay, 131 Vaughn Street in Eden.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, Virginia Street, Eden, NC 27288 or to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Rick and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Always loved seeing Vivian at the Grogan Family Reunions. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. We keep keep you in our prayers.
June Grogan
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God bless you in the coming days ahead. Steve and Rita Smith
Rita Smith
Dear Diane and Kay, my family and I were very saddened hearing of your mom's passing. She was a dear lady. She will be sorely missed. You and the rest of the family are in our prayers. Love from my entire family.
Susan Light Sutton
To Kay & Tommy, It was with sorrow that I read of the passing of Ms. Flynn. Prayers go out to you both.
C.D. Grant
Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you in this time of your sorrow. May God bless this entire Family
Bobby & Penny Jones
Kay, Diane, Brothers and Sisters: we are so saddened to hear of Vivian's home going. Her loss is Heaven's gain. She always had that sweet smile and a kiss on the cheek for those she loved. When I learned of her passing, I could only imagine the reunion in Heaven with her loved ones who were waiting on her. God bless you all and we will keep you all in our prayers. We love you all
Debbie & Myron Horton also, Odessa Thompson
Dear Kay and Diane, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Vivian.She was such a wonderful person and I will remember her fondly.I enjoyed all the Myrtle Beach trips we all took together. My prayers are with your family.
Faye Carter
So sorry to hear of Vivian's passing, but by the way she lived her life we all know where she is now. She was always so sweet and friendly. You are in my prayers.
Muriel Caldwell
Kay, we are so sorry for your loss. Allow yourself comfort knowing she is in a place surrounded with beauty and happiness. We will keep you in our prayers
Kristie & Larry Rorrer
My deepest sympathy, I worked with Viv at Morehead and she was a dear person, God Bless
Sheila Stewart
Kay ,Diane and family was very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I wanted to express my sympathy my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I can remember when your mother worked at the hospital she had helped care for my dad and my mom spoke so highly of her they lived up the road from her.So when she came to the Brian Center I had the pleasure of helping care for her she was such a nice lady she had never changed I loved to talk with her and she always appreciated when you helped her and would give you a smile and thank you.Praying for friends to comfort you,faith to uphold you and loving memories to carry you through. Joe Ann Goad RCS/CNA
Joe Ann Goad
We are praying for God to give you comfort.This passing is a time to celebrate her entry into Heaven.We know by reading the testimony and condolences of others that she was a Godly woman.We are truly sorry for your loss.Skip & Jennie
Skip & Jennie Blackwell
Diane,So sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Pam Scott
pam scott
Kay and Diane,I am so sorry for your loss.I know how it feels to lose your mom. Praying for the family. Love you, Diane and Johnny Haynes
Diane Rutledge Haynes
Kay & Diane I well remember your Mom's "sweet smile". She had a kind word and smile for everyone. We're praying for God's grace and peace to be with youall at this time. Heaven has gained another Beautiful Angel.
Sarah Kestner London
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