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Vivian SOUTHCOMBE Obituary
She is preceded in death by her sister, Betty Davenport and will also be joining her children, Rusty, Robin and Ramonda Southcombe.
She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Lynne A. Southcombe and a very large and close knit family, Ramon (Cindy) Monroe, Rhonda (Randy) Richardson, Randy (Beverely) Monroe, Derrick (Connie) Southcombe, Sheryl (Joe) Underwood, Ryan Southcombe, Tonya Becker, Melinda Allen, Andy Southcombe, Michelle Malone, Dustin Southcombe, Rebecca Southcombe, and Ramonda Steinke; 28 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marilyn (Hank) Spangler and Beverly (Les) Elliott from Illinois.
One of Vivian's greatest accomplishments was her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and foster mother, She knew no stranger. She loved to be surrounded by family and loved ones and loved the song "Family Tradition".
A special thanks to Dr. Kruger and his nurse, Denise, and also to Heartland Hospice and staff members, Tanisha and Jackie, as well as a dear family friend, Roxann Davis Everett.
A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A102, Newport News, VA 23606. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Melinda Allen
September 11, 2024
Hi momma! Just popping in to say I love and miss you..
Feeling emotional today for some reason
Reagan Paisley
April 26, 2023
Hi Memaw,
I can´t believe it´s been 13 years already since you´ve passed. Grandpa hasn´t been doing so well and i am really worried about him.
Rhonda
November 16, 2022
Happy Heavenly Birthday, mommy love and miss you everyday, wishing I could talk to you! Ever year it still hurts!!!! LOVE You my heart breaks for you! Damn it´s hard! Your daughter Rhonda
Ramonda Diane Southcombe
November 15, 2022
Happy heavenly birthday momma, we all miss you so very much and so many things have changed. I am sure your proud of us girls we have gotten a lot closer and talk often and Rhonda and I are ok as I am sure daddy told you.. I have worked real hard over the last 3 years to repair relationships with my siblings cause they are all we have left is each other. Rhonda and I promise to try to keep us all very close to let the new babies know what a amazing grandmother they had and how much u would of adored them like we do. I am sure daddy told you about my love tim and how amazing he is and how we own a bar ( crazy I know) but we have made it successful and you would of been a #1 supporter just like daddy I am sure. I am sure your proud of the woman I have turned out to be cause I know I am, I wake up everyday try to be better than the day before. Of course I still fall short at times but that´s ok.. I miss you like crazy and as always I promise to keep your memories alive for the newer babies...
Love you baby girl Ramonda Diane
Reagan Paisley
November 6, 2022
Good Night Memaw! We all miss and love you!!
Melinda
November 5, 2022
Hi momma!... Can you believe it's getting ready to be 2023? Slot has happened in the past years but especially this past year...I have had a lot of loss but I know all who I love are with you in heaven watching over me... Jim and I just bought a house close to Tonya Ashley is gonna make you a great grandma again...it's a girl!!! Heyman is growing up so fast he will be 8 this coming up year... Since daddy joined you us girls have grown closer and I know your loving that cuz we do!... We all look to her now.. she really is a mini you...I love and miss all of you..til we see each other again!
Reagan Paisley
November 4, 2022
Good Night Memaw,
Sawyer,Journey,Story,Titus, Mommy,and Daddy all say good night we all love you !
Reagan Paisley
November 3, 2022
Hi Memaw,
I want to make sure I write to you everyday! I love you so much!
Love Reagan
Nicholas Southcombe
November 2, 2022
Good morning momma I just wanted to stop by and let u know that not a day goes by that I think about u and want to drive by the house to either see u in the window or out on the porch I know ur happy now that u have dad with you but please continue to watch over all of us and please give dad a break from time to time I know u have a long list of things for him to do like always lol but anyway we all love and miss u so much even my youngest son river who will be 3 in November witch u never had a chance to meet I show him pics all the time and he always says hi memaw and hi pepaw and it just makes me happy and sad at the same time but I love u forever and always and miss u dearly everyday
Reagan Herington
November 1, 2022
Hi Memaw, this is new to me but,on the bright side you are here with each and every day and in our hearts and now Pepaw is with you! I saw a picture of you and Pepaw dancing and you had seemed to be having a lot of fun. I love you so so so much Memaw Love your Great-Granddaughter Reagan Paisley!
Reagan Herington
October 31, 2022
Memaw,
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
I saw my mom had posted on April 18,2012 that she was going to be a mom and, here I am now 10 years old loving you and the rest of my family! I know nobody will ever see this but it still means a lot to me because it's 1 way I can talk to you!
Love your Great-Granddaughter Reagan Paisley Herington.
Reagan Herington
October 31, 2022
I know I wasn't born to meet you Memaw but I want you to know that I love you so much!!! You probably don't know who I am but I'm Reagan, Your great-granddaughter.
Ramonda
April 22, 2021
It’s been so many years since you left us and boy life has changed so very much! I still miss you and need you more now than I did in my 20s. However I know you are proud of me and all I have accomplished since you left us. My girls are now grown can you believe Samantha Ryann is about to graduate!! Crazy to think of her grown but you would of loved her! By now you know dusty and Rebecca have joined you in heaven and just last week grandma diamond passed ! We just got back from New York last night ! I had a hard time going cause it brings back to many memories of losing you. I never wanted anyone to feel such hurt and my sister Kimberly is. Please keep an eye on her momma as I know you loved her as if she was yours too! I would like to thank you for all the blessings god had sent my way and I say it daily my sweet angels aletha, mom and of course Rebecca had a hand in it all.. I promise to remember you and to keep
Your memory alive here on earth till we met again! Love you dearly momma and miss you even more xoxo your baby girl
Ramonda Diane
melinda allen
January 20, 2014
Hey momma thinking of you and dusty today as i do everyday. i miss you both bunches! im on vacation from work and going old school with laundry lol. washing machine is broke and so im washing by hand. i know yall are prolly laughing at me seeing lazy me do that. any who i love you and miss you!til we meet again.
melinda streets
April 26, 2013
Hey momma well its been 3 years ago today you went to be an angel and it seems like just yesterday you were here with all of us. I miss you terribly, i like rhonda have tears as i write this. i miss you very much and wish you were still here but i know your at peace and loving your new life with god. I love you momma and I dont think I told you that enough in life. I will always be honored and blessed that YOU chose me to have as your daughter and i could never thank you enough. I Love You, I Love You, I Love You! til we meet again..... your daughter
Rhonda Richardson
April 26, 2013
This candle is for my mom!!!! We light it in her honor from daughter rhonda, her grandkids, kassie, travis, katie, and great grandkids, brandon, blake, bryan, brice, taylor, clara, and peyton to be!!!! We love you and miss you!!!!
Rhonda Richardson
April 26, 2013
Mom, it's been 3 years now! It still feels like yesterday. I miss you just as much. You would love your great grandsons brandon, blake, bryan, brice, and you never got to meet taylor. Also your great grandaughter clara and soon will be peyton vivian after you mom!!!! I love haveing grandchildren it helps from missing you so much!!! I still want to pick up the phone to call you! If only we could, I will be going over to the house to day to let off your ballons, I know you are still watching over all of us. If you could let God know we need his hands on rebecca now!!!! Mom as I write this my tears keep falling. I do miss you and love you with all my heart:) Love your daughter, Rhonda P.S. lOVE YOU!!!!!!
melinda streets
April 22, 2013
hey momma well its official i am now Mrs. D.A.Streets! feels kinda weird haha . i know you were there watching and giving dave and I your blessing. spent some time with samantha and brittney this past weekend. boy have they grown!i miss and love you very much. your daughter
melinda allen
March 31, 2013
Happy Easter momma!I love and miss you but of course im sure you know that.gettin married friday didnt think iwould ever do that again lol but dave and i are very happy.i know you will be with me and boy im gonna need it im kinda nervous. the girls are good they miss you also. I dont have any plans for today just chillin at home.i love you always! your daughter
Shirle Allen
March 30, 2013
Mom Vivian you are missed by so many. You were a great Mom to me. I know you are in heaven with my Mom Dorothy looking down on me and proud of me for the woman that I have become. Love Shirle Anne
Ramonda Steinke
March 30, 2013
Momma, u were on my mind as soon as i woke this mornin as u r every mornin.. I miss u more an more everyday an they say it gets easier well not true cause as time goes on i find i need u more now than i ever did..everyone is great the girls talk about u all the time an they love hearin stories about there memaw.. We love u an miss u so much happy easter love your baby girl ramonda diane
Rhonda Richardson
April 26, 2012
Mom it's been 2 years now, time goes bye fast. I think of you all the time!!! It feels like yesterday you left us on earth but I know your spirit is with God. I feel you with me all the time and little things you would say or do come to mind. It's hard to go to the house and not see you on the porch. Your roses are in bloom and I know it's a sign from you! Mom keep a eye on the family. Send a angel to watch over us and let us have many dreams of you!!!! Love you, your daughter Rhonda
melinda allen
April 26, 2012
hey momma its me, thinking of you today and missing you very very much! i grabbed the phone the other day and thought i need to call mom..if you can can you come see me in my dreams? i sure could use a big hug and your reassurance that everythings gonna be ok. you always had a way of making me feel better! I love you very much and miss you alot.
Katharina Southcombe
April 18, 2012
Memaw,
Between Amy and Honor your most recent great grandbabies have been girls, but in September you'll have another great granddaughter. I still can't believe I'm going to be a mommy
ashley allen
February 7, 2012
dear memaw.. i think about you all the time. and today i googled my moms name in class and your picture popped up.. it made me think so when i got home i googled your name and found your obituary.. i was reading things that people said and it made me tear up.. i talk to you sometimes but i never get an answer. i am going to start talking to you more everyday.. and even though we werent that close as you and my sister were and i didnt see you as much i want you to know that i miss you soo mnuch and i love you.. see you one day.. <3
melinda allen
January 27, 2012
hey momma, I was just sitting here thinking of you and thinking about the good family fun we all had growing up. I guess Im just missing you a little more than usual today.I love and miss you.
your daughter.
Rhonda Richardson
November 17, 2011
Happy Birthday to you mom! I went over to the house and me Dad rebecca dusty and michelle let go balloons for your birthday I sure do miss you. I try to get on the site last night but my lab top went down. Dad was very sad yesterday and he sure does miss you and love's you to. I know it's been a while since I wrote to you, but sometimes it's just very hard to. I hope you have seen Pewe now. Mom I miss you and love you very much and HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN. I will see you one day. Love you daughter rhonda
melinda allen
November 16, 2011
Happy Birthday to you momma! I love you very much. your daughter
melinda allen
November 2, 2011
hey momma its been a while since ive written sorry ive been workin alot lately.im at kmart now and i hate it! but its a job and im making money so can i really complain? i really miss you alot. i know your up there watching over us all but its not the same as having you here.Halloween was good only had a few trick or treaters this year. i talked to dad and belive it or not he had candy left over. the girls are good. ashley getting a's in school and heaven called me this morning and thinks her boyfriend is gonna give her a ring for christmas. shes very excited about that. I keep thinking of our last easter at the house and remembering the last i love you from you.Janet called me last night and asked me if losing a parent gets any easier and i had no answer for her because it not for me. i regret all the times with the family and you i missed. what i would give to go back in time and do it all over again. i wouldnt miss a minute. I try to spend as much time with rebecca as i can but work keeps me busy most of the time. well im gonna go for now. keep watch over rebecca and dad as i know you are. i love and miss you more than words can say! love you forever your daughter
Derrick Southcombe
October 2, 2011
Mom I know tomorrow is Ramon`s Birthday & I know your smiling down from heaven.I know you shine when you smile, proud you are of each & every one of your kids.I was just thinking about you & wondering what your thinking about us down here.A lot is going on all the time , but more than usual right at the moment.I know God wont give me more than I can handle. ISAIAH (40:28-31) I know :28 THE LORD is the ever lasting GOD, the Creator of the ends of the earth.He will not grow tired or weary,there is no limit to His understanding. :29 He gives strength to the weary & increases the power of the weak.:30 Even youths grow tired & weary & young men stumble & fall; :31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run & not grow weary, they will walk & not be faint. Clearly GOD talks to each & every one of us. You know when you really want something enough, you`ll do almost anything for it. Pray until something happens,& don`t stop unless it happens.The only way to understand the Truth, Life & the Way, is to be in Relationship with the Father.Mom I know you understood. THANK YOU Mom for listening to me. PLEASE help Katharina understand my brother, speak to her,help her through this season in her life. WATCH over Rebecca we ask if the LORD would grant a special favor, for her. Course I know you Mom you`re already standing in that line. We all miss & Love you Mom. ....till next time. I Love You
Connie Southcombe
September 27, 2011
How Great is our God ??? I know the answer to that question... he is greater than anything or place we could ever dream of. I know mom you are with him every day. I pray that eyes are opened and hearts forgive... and every one starts to believe and have faith in GOD. Forgiveness and humbling yourself before him will get you to heaven... I know that is where I am going and one day soon I will be there with you. Mom you were and still are a great mother... I will forever love you for taking me into your home, your heart and your family. I thank God for your son and my husband,
Derrick. What a wonderful man he has turned out to be. Well, guess I better get to sleep it's off to work in the am.
Love you always,
Your daughter Connie Sue
Katharina Southcombe
September 26, 2011
Memaw,
It's been awhile since i've wrote in here and now seemed like a good time to write. Even though I talk to you every night, it wouldn't hurt to write in here too. Not too long ago Emily and I went to your house and Pepaw gave us a lot of his snapback hats (they're back in style, and we didnt even have to buy any).
Like Uncle Derrick said, you're with us each and every day. I see you in the strength you give to Pepaw and Rebecca even though it's a tough time for them. I know you're in a better place, but our family needs you more than ever right now. I need you to yell at daddy for me, he actually listens to you. And I need someone to talk to help me understand him. I miss you soooooo much, it's not the same without you. I love you<3
Derrick Southcombe
September 25, 2011
Momma,I remember yesterday you here with us & not so far away. But lord behold your closer than everyone thinks, if we open up our eyes,& no one blinks.Because i have kept my focus on God, i have strength to get me through each day.I believe that`s why you visit me so often.I Love our conversations together,just like God you let me know your near.Last time we talked I assumed the family was doing ok, but does`nt seem to be the case now.Momma I miss you so much & I need you to ask God to send comfort to all your children.The Holy Spirit knows what to do,if we accept him & humble our selves.I pray every day for Dad,my brothers ,& sisters.I pray their relationship w/ God would be filled w/ more faith & purpose. Of all our conversations about God & heaven, I knew you were ready to see God. You really believed in Jesus & had no doubt about your destination, cause you were right with God & ready. In the past several weeks our family has been under attack by the enemy. I`m asking everyone to pray for my family. Sister`s & Brother`s from another mother, we all have the same father in heaven, GOD.I`m so glad you made it Mom can`t wait till I see you on the other side.Momma, every time you visit me you talk to me, please talk to my brother`s & sister`s, the way you & I talk to one another. I`m everything I am today because you believed in me,& helped all the way.I am the man I am today because of you,...I Remember.....ps, I Always Love You!
ramonda steinke
September 25, 2011
Hello mom... these last few weeks have been very trying for are family.. please keep an eye on rebecca an let god know we need her. She was a percious gift to you an daddy as well as to me an the rest of our family. Times like this make me miss u so very much cause u always knew what to do an how to make us feel like everything would b fine.. I cry for all the time just wanting to sit an have a cup of coffee,or to let u yell at me would b fine too. I love u very much an britney,autumn, an samantha love an miss you as well. We talk about you a lot about when I was little an how much they all have me in them so pray for them.. we love you mom..
DERRICK & CONNIE SOUTHCOMBE
September 24, 2011
HELLO MOM.....
I HAVE NOT WRITTEN IN QUITE A WHILE. I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE MISSED YOU SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH !!! IT HAS BEEN VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO GO TO THE HOUSE AND TO THE CAMPGROUND... BUT I DO CONTINUE THE FAMILY TRADITION WITH THE GRAND BABIES... SNIPE HUNTING LOL !!! SMORES AND ALL THE FIREWORKS AND FUN WE CAN MUSTER UP, BUT STILL IT IS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. FOREVER YOU WILL HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART THAT ONLY YOU FILLED.. IM JUST TRYING TO FIND THE PEACE IN FILLING IT WITH THE BLESSING OF KNOWING YOU ARE IN HEAVEN AND ALWAYS THERE WITH ME IN SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU MOM MORE THAN WORDS COULD EVER EXPRESS !!!
melinda allen
August 22, 2011
hey momma just checkin in to let you know i start a new job on thursday!!!im excited. cant belive ashley is 17 today imma gettin old lol wish you were here...love n miss you always and forever..your daughter
rhonda richardson
August 15, 2011
Mom, just wanted to say I love you and missed you each day. Taylor is getting so big and also Brandon, Blake and Bryan are to. Keep watching over us. also sent me a sign that you are near by. I have done a rose garden just for you. I love you, your daughter rhonda
melinda allen
July 15, 2011
hey momma just wanted to say hello and tell you i love n miss you starting a new job monday hope it goes ok its a little more money but im gonna be in the heat! hope its worth it. i love you! your daughter
melinda allen
July 4, 2011
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY MOMMA I LOVE YOU AS ALWAYS!!!!!!!
rhonda richardson
June 29, 2011
hi mom just thinking of you also to let you know katie had taylor on june 14 2011 he is a sweet little boy she and jason did good. sometimes its hard not to pick up the phone and call you!! I do miss you alot and i love you. will talk to you again soon. love your daughter rhonda
melinda alllen
June 21, 2011
hey momma its me again yeah!!!! haha just sittin here thinkin of you while dave is out crabbin with a buddy. i thank rhonda for keepin this up here. i was about to buy a notebook. like always i love and miss you very much! talk to you soon...your daughter
melinda allen
May 20, 2011
hey momma this will be the last time i write to you on here. just wanted to tell you again how very much i love you and miss you. its just not the same without you here to talk to but we will see each other again so until then i will keep you in my heart and cherish all the wonderful memories i have. i love you forever love me
Kassie Martin
May 20, 2011
Memaw...I just wanted to say that you are missed everyday by your family and friends. I have so many great memories with you growing up and the memories pop into my head often. I always remember you dancing at any family function so I hope you are dancing in heaven. I am so sad that when I have children they will not get to meet you but I know that you will be looking over them. Please look over Pepaw he really needs you and keep watch on all of the family. I want to thank you for raising such a great daughter (Rhonda). She is such a great mom. Thank you for always seeing the positive in every situation. We all miss you so much and watch over all of us. I love you and miss you...xoxoxo Kassie Latta Martin
May 19, 2011
Hey mom,I havent wrote in your guest book once since you have been gone.Melinda keeps telling me i need to but its been to hard.Rhonda called me tonite and told me if i wanted to nows the time to do it before she gets a book of it for dad.Not long after you were told you had cancer i was told i had it too,you called me just about everyday to see how i was.You were more concerned about me than you were for yourself because thats the kinda person you were,dads right you always put everyone else first and thats one of the many reasons you were loved so much! I miss your phone calls.Me and melinda would call the house just to hear your voice on the answering machine then call each other and cry.Some of us still refer the house as going to moms.I Miss you and think of you often,ecspecially when family tradition comes on the radio.I LOVE YOU MOM!
Katie Latta-Kerns
May 19, 2011
Memaw,
you have been such an inspiration to me. You have always amazed me! I still can't believe you are gone. What hurts the most is that Taylor will not have the chance to get to know you. I know you will be here in spirit and always watch over us. I love you and miss you everyday! So many memories with you! xoxox Katie
Ryan Southcombe
May 19, 2011
hey momma i talk 2 u every time the wind blows course u know that i love hearing your wind chimes while swinging on the front porch some of us got together on the 26th an sent u purple ballons an passed around the jim beam i think emily drank your share an katharina has your smile an energy we went down 2 the campground an clean it all up 4 another redneck summer i can still c u sitten there watchen everybody i always thought u would live 4ever even when u were sick ive been lookn but god dosnt maken like u anymore even thou rhonda is close we did some heavy yard work at randy an rhondas house she looked like u out their with her ball cap an dirty hands u would b proud momma we talk about u all the time all of your kids an their kids we cry an laugh at the same time thanks 4 watchn over us espically us rebels u an dads family is getn bigger every day i cant wait 2 c u 1 day love u loveu love u your gypsy son
LYNNE SOUTHCOMBE
May 18, 2011
Sweetheart,
It's been a little over a year since you left us, everyone says time heals everything, well I lived with the best woman, wife, mother, friend, partner and lover for 47 years and so far time hasn't healed a thing.
I know your last year we talked about so many things, some for which either you or I had forgotten about, but there were so much I wanted to say and didn't get a chance to.
I remember the first time I saw you
, you had on a lavender outfit, I knew I had to find out who you were or when we would go dancing, you were always the sexiest lady there, especially when you wore that red mini-skirt.
You always put everyone in the family ahead of yourself, I would give you money or a gift card for Mother's Day or your birthday and what would you do, spend it on me or the kids.
I believe we had more good times than 5 couples put together. What few down times we had were always my fault, thank you and God you put up with me.
When I worked long hours I don't know how you took care of everything with all the kids were still at home, you took the boys to football, girls to cheerleading, school meetings, dr appointments, shopping etc. I couldn't keep up with you. Rhonda has your energy.
I planted flowers in your flower bed a couple weeks ago, I kept looking up at the porch to see you telling me where to plant them. The roses came out bigger and more beautiful than ever on Mother's Day just for you!
When I come home from work and pull in front I can see you sitting in the swing or when you weren't feeling good you would look out the bedroom window and wave to me.
I don't know if you can here me, but I talk to you all day long, I would give my right arm if you would answer me just once and let me know you are alright.
We went down to the campground last weekend and cleaned it up, the kids are going memorial day. It didn't seem right driving down there without you sitting next to me.
I didn't realize how big and empty this house is without you sweatheart.
There is a dozen things that need to be done to the house but I can't get in the mood to do any of them without you here to bring me out a glass of iced tea or coffee like you used to do when I was working around the house.
I didn't mean to write a book, I could write ten more pages and still not say everything I want to say.
You gave me the happiest and best 47 years of my life.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU MORE EACH AND EVERY DAY. LOVE YOU 4 EVER WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE, YOUR HUSBAND LYNNE
rhonda richardson
May 18, 2011
hey mom katie's due date is almost here and little taylor will be here before i know it. also travis and honor are having boy number 4 due in oct but i sure do miss you but i know you are watching over us. i still see your star at night love you, rhonda also hugs and kisses in heaven for you
melinda allen
May 13, 2011
hey momma how are you today?im fine. daddy wanted to write you something to put up here but its just still to emotional for him so im gonna give it a try for him. of course you know he loved you very very much and he misses you still alot. He doing good though. he says your roses are beautiful just like you. he was talking to me today about when you both used to go dancing and how much you both enjoyed that.What a wonderfully full life you lived always lived it to the fullest. so full of life and enjoyed each day as though it was a gift.You both raised all of us to be respectful, honest, and to be the best that we could be. hes very proud of you and again he love and misses you always. i love you.love me and daddy
RHONDA RICHARDSON
May 9, 2011
MOM HAPPY MOTHERS DAY I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LOVE RHONDA
melinda allen
May 7, 2011
happy mothers day to the best momma in the whole world cant thank god enough for sending you to me and making YOU my momma i love you forever and always.....love me
Katharina Southcombe
May 2, 2011
melinda allen
May 1, 2011
Happy Anniversary momma!i love you!!
love me
April 27, 2011
Mom
It is hard to believe it has been a year since you left this earth for the heavens above. Sometimes it seems like yesterday you were here and sometimes it seems so long ago. When we think of you the main word that comes to our mind is Matriarch. You were the matriarch of this family, a woman who was the head of the family and powerful within the family. You always lead the way and got everyone going, rather it was up and dancing, singing, talking about old times or just sitting on the porch enjoying your family. You touched a lot of people and you are remembered by so many. Your family is still growing, 2 more babies on the way and one, Ethan born this past January to Jeremy and Amy. The last 2 to join you in heaven were Jami's and Greg's they have lost 2 but hopefully God will bless them with a baby they can keep soon. You are thought of everyday and missed everyday, we are sure you have the angels singing Family Tradition and just a clapping, I can only imagine.
With love,
Ramon and Cindy
Rhonda Richardson
April 26, 2011
Mom it's been a year that you left this earth! I miss you more each day!! You always said family was important and I know what you said is so true. I was at the house today Dad, Ryan, Dusty, Rebecca, Michele and me let ballons go for you! I hope you got them in heaven and smile down on us. There is times I still want to pick up the phone and call you, if I only could. Your roses are in full bloom and Dad put some flowers in the flower beds. It is still hard on him!! But come to him and all of us in our dreams and let us know you are ok. Sometimes I keep so busy so I don't have to think of you so I don't cry. But I know you are in a better place with God and the babies and you sister and your parents. One day I will see you again!!!! Just know how much I love you and miss you each passing day. You will always be in my heart and my thoughts. I love you, your daughter rhonda
melinda allen
April 26, 2011
momma when i was little i thought u were the best mother anyone could ask for. i thought u taught me more than anyone else could, that u understood me when noone else would. i thought you loved me more than any other mother ever loved her children. i didnt know what i would do without u because i loved you more than i could ever say... now that im grown up i just want you to know some things never change...i still think your the best momma a person could hope for and I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!! your daughter
melinda allen
April 18, 2011
hey momma its a beautiful day today! just wanted to tell ya i love you n miss you like crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love me..
Ramonda Steinke
April 18, 2011
Hello momma I can't believe its been almost a year a what a year it has been! I miss u more than ever but I know we will be together again one day!You would be proud of daddy he is doin a great job! He still has his days but we all do an will for the rest of our lives I love u! Love always, Ramonda Diane
Rhonda Richardson
April 11, 2011
Mom just thinking of you. Sure do miss you! You would have love the baby shower for katie its going to be a boy his name is going to be Taylor. Also travis and honor are going to have a baby but we do not known what it is yet, if you were here you could tell them, you were always right about that. love you and miss you mom!!!! love rhonda
melinda allen
April 8, 2011
hey momma, thinking of you today just like everyday. i love and miss you very much. they say it gets easier with time but i think they are wrong cuz i miss you more everyday. just wanna call you and tell you the gossip. lol boy when i get to you ill have bunches to tell.:) well i love you, your daughter
melinda allen
March 13, 2011
hey momma how are you today? im fine had the girls this weekend we had fun. i read a book called the boy who came back from heaven and i know that you are in the most beautiful place by what the little boy said heaven was like. i really cAant wait to see you again and be there where you are. so until then my loving mother i love you and miss you everyday!your daughter
RHONDA RICHARDSON
February 24, 2011
MOM I SURE DO MISS YOU AND EVERY NIGHT I SIT ON THE DECK AND LOOK UP AT THE SKY AND THINK OF YOU, THERE IS ALWAYS ONE BRIGHT STAR AND I KNOW ITS YOU LOOKING OVER ME I LOVE YOU! DAD HAD YOUR VALENTINES HEART ON THE DECK FOR YOU AND HE MISSES YOU ALOT WE ALL LOVE YOU AND I THINK RYAN IS DOING BETTER NOW BUT KEEP WATCHING OVER DAD AND RYAN AND ALL US. LOVE YOU!!!!YOUR DAUGHTER RHONDA
melinda allen
February 22, 2011
well its me again momma,sorry i didnt talk to you on valentines day so HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!!i miss you alot i have another friend coming to see you in that beautiful life your living now. his name is mike when you see him tell him me and dave miss him very much!i know he will love you just as everyone does.i miss you and love you. your daughter
Katharina Southcombe
February 21, 2011
Hey Memaw. They say time heals all wounds but as much time passes by I miss you more and more everyday. Can you watch over Daddy for me, he needs you! I love you and miss you more than ever.
melinda allen
January 28, 2011
hey momma just wanted to tell ya i love ya
melinda allen
January 5, 2011
hey momma boy what a long day. i hate to tell ya but i have another friend joining you in that beautiful place. his name is robert and hes janets dad. please look over janet in her time of grieving shes my best friend! well you know that. haha i love you momma thanks for listening to me.your the best momma ever. your daughter
melinda allen
January 1, 2011
Happy New Year momma! thanks for the snow. my christmas wish was to have enough snow so i didnt have to get up monday for work and i got my wish thanks for that. I miss you and love you very much. your daughter
RHONDA RICHARDSON
December 27, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS MOM I SURE DID MISSED YOU ON CHRISTMAS EVE OH HOW YOU LOVE CHRISTMAS AND I THINK FROM HEAVEN YOU SENT THE SNOW I MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOUR DAUGHTER
melinda allen
December 24, 2010
merry christmas momma i love and miss you very much. your daughter
melinda allen
December 15, 2010
hey momma just got home from work its terribly cold out. calling for a little snow tommorrow hope we get it(hint hint to mother nature) just wanted to say i love you and i miss you.love always your daughter
melinda allen
December 11, 2010
hey momma i wish heaven had a phone.. so i could hear yor voice again.. i thought of you today but thays nothing new.. i thought of you yesterday and days before that too. i think of you in silence and often speak your name..all i have are memories and pictures in a frame. i love and miss you always your daughter
melinda allen
November 24, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving momma sure is not gonna be the same without you in your chair at the end of the table. im doing thanksgiving here at home tryin to keep that family tradition going. i love you more than i think you ever knew.i miss you terribly,but i know you are with me still guiding me to be good.haha ilove you momma have a great day tommorrow. love your daughter
RHONDA RICHARDSON
November 18, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM I HOPE YOU GOT THE BALLOONS WE LET GO FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY I MISS YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY LOVE YOU ALOT YOU DAUGHTER RHONDA
melinda allen
November 16, 2010
happy birthday momma today was a beautiful day for a beautiful woman i love and miss you alot your daughter
melinda allen
October 27, 2010
just wanted to say i love you momma
melinda allen
October 21, 2010
hey momma i had a friend join u in heaven the other day her name is sonja if you see her give each other a hug for me i miss you both specially you i never knew it would be this difficult without you.i love you very very much
your daughter
RHONDA RICHARDSON
September 4, 2010
PLEASE DON'T CRY
Please don't cry because I am "gone" for I am just away I did not die and never will I'm with you every day.
It's true that I have left the EARTH
and live in spirit here.
With a peace and love I can't explain
I'm happy, have no fear.
Who I was I still am now
Even better than before.
Heaven holds such beauty here with mountains, trees and more.
Please don't cry, just speak of me
The way you used to do
Make our memories happy one
That hug and comfort you
Remember me with happiness
Don't grieve because I gone
In Heaven I am growing still
and my life continues on
PLEASE DON'T CRY BECAUSE I SHARE ALL YOU SAY AND DO !!!!!
In every moment of every day
MY LOVE IS WITH YOU TOO!!!!!
MOM I SAW THIS AND WISH YOU WERE HERE BUT THIS HELP ME SEE YOU ARE HERE WITH ME EVERYDAY LIKE WHEN I AM THINKING OF YOU AND A BUTTERFLY FLYS AROUND ME. I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU YOUR DAUGHTER RHONDA
melinda allen
September 2, 2010
hey momma just figured id say hello.i dreamed of u the other night thanks for the hug i needed that. i love you your daughter
april houston-eock
July 19, 2010
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
NIKKI LYELL
July 16, 2010
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MY WHOLE FAMILY WE LOVED YOU VERY MUCH AND ENJOYED GOING CAMPING W YOU AND THE FAMILY.I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!!1
Derrick & Connie Southcombe
July 12, 2010
Mom,
We went to the campground with all the grandbabies for 4th of July.You would have been in heaven on earth, but you are in heaven already. Praise the Lord ! Of course we did all the fun things like snipe hunting, making smores , pool , lake and the FIREWORKS two nights. We all miss you so much ! Lola says you are an ANGEL and said you see everything we do because you are always watching over us... she has grown sooooo much but all of them have. They all miss you. Lola says you are singing and dancing..... Till next time we love and miss you our ANGEL MOM !!!!
Love you,
Derrick, Copnnie, Anna, Haley , Lola, Savanna, Deb Ann & Nevaeh
april houston--rock
July 11, 2010
this is april.. i never got to say goodbye. even though that I was not there . if it was not for the love of you and lynne during my teen years. i really do not know on where i would have been without you. i miss you love ,,,,april
Kassie Martin
June 25, 2010
Memaw, I just wanted you to know we still miss you very much. I often think about you and know I will see you again one day when it is my time. You raised a great daughter. I dont know what I would do without my mom. You taught me that you have nothing unless you have family. I love you and miss you!
Kassie Latta Martin
rhonda richardson
June 21, 2010
Mom, Iknow uncle hank is with you now! I know you would be proud we did a cook out at the house for fathers day but dad was still sad he really miss you being there. i love you and miss you each day also 2 more great grandbabies on the way i know you would like that. love you
melinda allen
May 28, 2010
mom,well its memorial weekend and everyone is going camping i wish you were here to go.but like everyone else i know you are with us all. i never thought that i would miss you this much momma and i wish god could give you back to me if only for one hour of one day. just so i could hug and kiss you and tell you i love you. dave and i were talking about signs the other day and i walked out my front door only to hear family tradition playing at the ampetheater. all i could do was smile. thank you ! i love you very much.
DERRICK & CONNIE SOUTHCOMBE
May 28, 2010
MOM,
DERRICK AND I TRULY MISS YOU.... WE ARE GOING TO THE CAMPGROUND FOR MEMORIAL WEEKEND. IT JUST WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU.... HOWEVER WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE WITH US IN SPIRIT. WE WILL TRY AND CARRY ON YOUR TRADITIONS WITH THE KIDS...SUCH AS SNIPE HUNTING,SMORES AND THE FAMILY TRADITION SONG AND DANCING.
DERRICK AND I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER EACH AND EVERYONE OF US FROM HEAVEN!
MOM YOU ARE MISSED...BUT NOT EVER FORGOTTEN!
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.
MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU.
FOREVER AND ALWAYS....
WE LOVE YOU!
RHONDA RICHARDSON
May 27, 2010
MOM ITS BEEN A MONTH NOW YOU ARE AT PEACE BUT I MISS YOU VERY MUCH!!! WELL WE ARE GOING TO THE CAMP GROUND I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO GO WITH US!!!! I KNOW YOU LOVE IT THERE. KEEP WATCHING OVER US AND DAD. WE HAVE HAD SIGNS FROM YOU. I CAN FEEL IT. WE LOVE YOU. WITH ALL MY LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER RHONDA
Dennis & Alice Monroe
May 5, 2010
Mee-Maw, we will miss you very much and we love you. Although I'm very sad inside, I will always remember the times at the campground and the christmas's as a kid, and that puts a smile back on my face. How you would say Santa was here and have Pee-Paw get on the roof of the house so we would all go to bed. I will always cherish those memories.
Rayland Edgerton
May 4, 2010
Lynn and Family, I am so truly sorry for your loss. Vivian was a wonderful lady and tremendous mother. I grew up with your family and know the love and kindness she gave. God bless you all.
Derrick and Connie Southcombe
May 1, 2010
Mom,
We will miss you soooooo much ! However we find comfort in knowing that we will join you soon in the mansion in the sky.... You were a beautiful lady inside and out and we would like to thank you for being the MOTHER you didn't have to be. We love you forever and always !!!!
Elton Harman
May 1, 2010
Lynn and family..Our deepest sympathies go out to this wonderful family. We have known you guys for years and have always had the utmost respect for Vivian. What a amazing lady with the biggest heart. Alot of children are who they are today because of you guys. Vivian has always had a big heart and never saw a child that was a stranger..It comforts us all to know that she is no longer in pain. Elton, Terri and Jason Harman
Missy Koepp
April 30, 2010
To Lynn and family,
I have known your family for a long time. Vivian and Rhonda were my cheerleading coaches, we all swam together, and later we rode horses together. Vivian and family helped my brother Robby when he needed it. Boy what a history. Vivian was a wonderful person, like my own mom she never knew a stranger, I can feel what you are feeling but just know that she has been reunited with people she knows and loves. She is not in pain and there ones in heaven that still need her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill Barton
April 30, 2010
Lynne And Family,
Just wanted to let you know how sorry we are for your loss.
Mike Brown
April 30, 2010
Randy, Bev and "Big Daddy" I am so sorry for your loss, I met Vivian one time and she seemed to be such a caring person, she did wonderful things in her life as a foster mother. I tried to contact you Randy but I understand your not with Grubb anymore. Take Care, Mike Brown
Peggy Brooks
April 30, 2010
From the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life, we would like to say how sorry we are for your lost.
A candle will be lit at the Luminaria Ceremony being held at Relay For Life of Hampton on June 4-5 for Vivian. Relay For Life is being held at Darling Stadium and the Luminaria Ceremony will be at 9:00pm. You are invited to attend if you like.
If you would like more information, call the American Cancer Society office in Newport News.
April 30, 2010
Well Mom I know you were there in spirit for we could all feel you, however I still had to write to say, Oh what a wonderful service you had. All of your family was there and so many friends. You looked as beautiful as ever and so very peaceful. I know you are proud of Lynne and Rhonda for putting together such a honorable celebration of your life. We all came together to honor you and sang your last song for you and to you, of course it was Family Tradition which you taught us all. Hank may have sang it first and through you and Dad we will keep it alive.
We love you so very much,
Ramon, Cindy, Jeremy, Amy, Jami, Greg, Skylar, Chase, Kayley and Kaiya
Ronae Stith
April 29, 2010
Memaw was one of the most caring and loving women i know. She accepted and appreciated anyone regardless. She always made me feel like family everytime I went to her house with Katharina to visit. She'll be greatly missed!
Donnie & Belinda Mason
April 29, 2010
Lynne and Family,
Remember us from Surry Power Station, wanted to share we are so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. She sounds like a wonderful person and someone I wish we would have known. May God give you all comfort in the great memories and the lessons she left behind. Lynne, hope you are doing well, haven't seen you in a while. Take care and know your friends love you and are praying for you!
Tom Hudgins
April 29, 2010
For Lynne and the extended family,
The first time Aletha introduced me to "the family" I was overwhelmed by the love and kindness extended by the Southcombes. Vivian has left behind quite the legacy for all that have known her. I know she will be missed by all. Love and many blessings, Tom Hudgins
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