Vivian Elizabeth Dean

1927 - 2022

Vivian was born on May 20, 1927, in Waynesboro, Virginia, and passed away on August 12, 2022. She dedicated her life to her children’s well-being and happiness. Above all else in life, she was a giving and loving mother. Vivian had many life-long friends that preceded her in death, and many remaining friends and family that will miss her joyful nature. She loved to go to dances, take cruises, bowl, and have fun. She would occasionally tell hilarious jokes and impart fond memories from her past. She was employed at General Electric in Waynesboro, Virginia for 30 Years where she held many positions with increasing responsibilities.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Adaline (Golden) Zimmerman; father, Lee Edward Zimmerman; and brother, Lee Edward Zimmerman Jr.. She is survived by her daughter, Linda S. Dean and son Clifton Alvin “Butch� Dean, Jr., both of Waynesboro, Virginia; two grandsons, Ashby Lee Dean of Waynesboro, and David Mack Cash of Knoxville, Tennessee; two special nieces, Francis “Twinkle� Patterson of Lyndhurst, Va., and Donna Rannie of Lake Murray, South Carolina; along with several special friends including, Kitty Hamburger and LeAnne Harlow, both of Waynesboro, and Christopher Howard of Lynchburg, Virginia. Over the years she had many special dog and cat pet friends whom she loved dearly. She leaves behind her loving cats Sonny and Randy.

The family extends a special thanks to the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah for the warm and comforting environment provided during our mother’s brief stay.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shenandoah Animal Services Center/Shelter in Lyndhurst, Virginia.

Arrangements entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.|Vivian was born on May 20, 1927, in Waynesboro, Virginia, and passed away on August 12, 2022. She dedicated her life to her children’s well-being and happiness. Above all else in life, she was a giving and loving mother. Vivian had many life-long friends that preceded her in death, and many remaining friends and family that will miss her joyful nature. She loved to go to dances, take cruises, bowl, and have fun. She would occasionally tell hilarious jokes and impart fond memories from her past. She was employed at General Electric in Waynesboro, Virginia for 30 Years where she held many positions with increasing responsibilities.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Adaline (Golden) Zimmerman; father, Lee Edward Zimmerman; and brother, Lee Edward Zimmerman Jr.. She is survived by her daughter, Linda S. Dean and son Clifton Alvin “Butch� Dean, Jr., both of Waynesboro, Virginia; two grandsons, Ashby Lee Dean of Waynesboro, and David Mack Cash of Knoxville, Tennessee; two special nieces, Francis “Twinkle� Patterson of Lyndhurst, Va., and Donna Rannie of Lake Murray, South Carolina; along with several special friends including, Kitty Hamburger and LeAnne Harlow, both of Waynesboro, and Christopher Howard of Lynchburg, Virginia. Over the years she had many special dog and cat pet friends whom she loved dearly. She leaves behind her loving cats Sonny and Randy.

The family extends a special thanks to the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah for the warm and comforting environment provided during our mother’s brief stay.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shenandoah Animal Services Center/Shelter in Lyndhurst, Virginia.

Arrangements entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.