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1918
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2020
Vivian Berryman Obituary
Corpus Christi - Our beautiful rose, Vivian Berryman, 101 years, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on August 10, 2020. She was born on November 18, 1918 to Van and Carrie Lou Wright in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was raised in Arkadelphia attending High School and then Henderson College there. She married her high school sweetheart, Marion Edward Berryman, August 17, 1940. Their marriage lasted 65 years, until Marion's passing. Vivian was a stay at home mother until her two girls were grown. She then was persuaded to take the position of teller at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station branch bank. It was tough learning the job but she was successful and enjoyed many years working in the bank. She didn't know she had a special talent until a neighbor invited her over for a china painting lesson. This hobby became a lifetime passion. Her china paintings would fill a small store. She belonged to the Corpus Christi Hi-Lights Porcelain Art Club of Texas and served in many capacities including President. Friends and family are proud to have received as a gift one or more of her personal painted pieces.
Her faith in God was strong and she served Him as a member of Saint Luke's Methodist Church in Corpus Christi. Her devotion to family was just as strong and friends were made for life. Viv was her nickname among friends. Anytime a member of our family had a need she was our First Responder. Anyplace, anywhere she would go to help out.
Vivian is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marion Edward Berryman. She is survived by two daughters, Marianne Wranosky (John Wranosky) and Susan Papa (Mark Papa). There are 3 grandchildren, Jeri L. Cornelius, John M. Cornelius, and Christine Sherman. Also 3 great grandchildren blessed her life.
Visitation will be held from 6:30-8:00 P. M. on Thursday, August 13th, 2020 at Seaside Funeral Home. A private family graveside service will follow on Friday.
Many thanks to our dedicated hardworking caregivers, Eva, Michelle, Joann, Sandy, Ninfa, Rachel, Lydia, Elvira, and Ruffina. Vivian loved them and they loved her. Our thanks go out to Dr. John Schultz and his staff for the care and concern they demonstrated to Vivian.
Thank you to Nurses on Wheels Hospice who showed their love and care to Vivian in the months before her passing.
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Anna Herring
August 18, 2020
Vivian was a very loyal member of the china painting club Corpus Christi Hi Lights and attended meetings well into her 90's. She was always cheerful and fun to be with and we have missed her. My sincere condolences to her family. Please know that she was very appreciated.
Lydia Solis
August 13, 2020
My condolences to all her beautiful and loving family. I was one of her caregiver for Vivian (Ms B.). She always welcomed me with a beautiful sweet smile, and like her best friend. She was a beautiful and wonderful lady. She always treated me with gentle, sweet kindness. Like if I was a family member.
She always said she had such good and Wonderful daughters and a wonderful family.
One day she said to me I’d like to tell you something “I have lived a wonderful, wonderful life” and she said it with such happiness and brightness on her face, I said yes you have and you have helped so many people and she said “I wish I could of done more”. I will never forget her she will always remain in my heart
With so many good memories. I love you Ms. B. and I was very blessed to of known you, Thank you for the wonderful person that you were. Ms Vivian Berryman May you Rest In Peace.
Carol Olivier
August 13, 2020
Always a lady, enjoyed her during her cardiology visits.
Raguet Rogers
August 13, 2020
I remember her very well.My stepfather Harold Melean and my mom Ellie lucille Mclean always went to her at the bank on the base in cc,tx.Viv and my mom were good friends.They were almost the same age.My mom passed away in 2002.she was born in 1916.Now their in heaven together again.God bless her family.
Judy Christianus Glaze
August 13, 2020
Marianne, I always thought that you and I were so lucky to have the best moms and that is probably why our mothers were lifelong friends. I treasure some of the beautiful art and china she painted. I remember the fabulous fudge she made. She was a lovely lady inside and out and I am blessed to have known her. Sending my deepest sympathy.
- Judy Christianus Glaze
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