Vivian Ray

Vivian L. Ray PORTSMOUTH - Vivian Ray, 89, daughter of the late Andrew and Winnie Goodman, died Nov. 1, 2009, in a local nursing home. A lifelong resident of Portsmouth, she retired from a job with the Portsmouth public school system. She was predeceased by her husband, Warren Ray. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Chapman of Virginia Beach and Diane Perry of Portsmouth; a foster son, Ronald Goodman of Biloxi, Miss.; her grandchildren, Julie Chapman and Anthony Perry; and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Alumni Parish and a current member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in St. Paul's Catholic Church. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Restoration fund. After the services, please join family and friends at our residence on 701 Fayette St. Viewing will begin today from noon to 7 p.m. The family will assemble in the funeral home at 10 a.m. for the procession to the church. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is handling the arrangements. www.fisherfuneral.com.