Vivian Dempsey

Vivian H. Dempsey JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. Mrs. Vivian H. Dempsey, 85, 1608 Idlewilde Drive, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Dempsey was a native of Kingston, Tenn., who had lived in Johnson City since 1946. She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Doris Wilhoit Houser. In addition to her parents, one son, Sam Dempsey; one sister, Ruth Ann Houser; one brother, H.T. Houser Jr.; one grandson, Jimmy Dempsey; also preceded her in death. Mrs. Dempsey was a registered nurse for 32 years for the V.A. Hospital. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Johnson City and also the Mr. And Mrs. Sunday School Class. Survivors include: her husband of 61 years, Ivan J. Dempsey of the home; one daughter, Jane Crewey and her husband John of Bristol; one son, Jerry Dempsey and his wife Sue of Piney Flats; two brothers, Charlie P. Houser and his wife Hueretta of Chesapeake, Va., and Rudolph Houser and his wife Norma of Florida; one granddaughter, Jennifer Carter and her husband Josh of Johnson City; one grandson, Sam Nelson of Johnson City; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Mrs. Vivian H. Dempsey will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Roland Whittemore and Dr. Delno Brown will officiate. The graveside committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Memories and condolences may be sent to the Dempsey family via www.morrisbaker.com Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Dempsey family. (423) 282-1521