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Vivian Israel Obituary

Vivian Jackson Israel, age 73, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born in Monroe on October 25, 1951, to the late Agnes Hannay and the late Joseph Noble Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Noble Jackson; and her brother-in-law, Kelly Kimbro.

Vivian is survived by her loving daughter, Jo Ellen Colee (Joe); her sons, David Israel and Charles Israel (Natasha); her cherished grandchildren, Hayden Colee, Dalton Colee (Paityn), and Summer Colee; her beloved great-grandson, Noah Colee; and her sister, Lou Kimbro.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Meadows Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home. Interment will take place immediately after the service at Hill Haven Memory Gardens.

Vivian will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose strength, generosity, and love left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Herald from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2025.

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Martha Ann Highsmith

August 20, 2025

Sweet lady and will always remember her smile and soft nature. May peace be with her family and loved ones.
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Laura and Arturo Prado

August 20, 2025

JoEllen, David and CJ you are in my prayers.

Russell and Priscilla Smith

August 20, 2025

Prayers for you for Gods comfort in this time of grief. JoEllen, David, Charles we have many good memories of your Mom. Love, Rusty and Priscilla

Kimmie Carden

August 20, 2025

Thomas, JoEllen, David, CJ, so sorry for your loss - what great memories I have of you all and her in years past. Praying for peace in the coming days. Kimmie Carden

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