Vivian Mae "Hooper" Luman

Vivian Mae "Hooper" Luman obituary, Center, TX

Vivian Mae "Hooper" Luman

Vivian Luman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mangum Funeral Home on Feb. 19, 2026.
Vivian Mae Luman, 92, of Center, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Center, Texas. She was born on January 5, 1934, in Center, Texas, to the late Carter Hooper and Vernice (Gipson) Hooper.

Visitation will be held from 1:30-2PM on Friday, February 20, 2026, at White Rock Cemetery. Graveside service will follow with Rev. Melba Rodgers officiating.

Vivian was born and raised in Shelby County. She cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and especially her great-great granddaughter. She loved the Lord, her faith was strong and she was a great example to those around her.

She is survived by her children,

Rebecca "Becky" Bentley

William Lucas and wife JoAnn

Elizabeth Sanchez and husband Rick

Grandchildren,

Jarod Bentley and wife Kristen

Jonathan Bentley and wife Elisha

Jessica McSwain and husband Marlie

Adam Sanchez

Alex Sanchez

Wesley Lucas and wife Katie

Great-Grandchildren,

Daniel Seale

Jordan McSwain

Gabriel Bentley

Macey McSwain Rebollar and husband Gabriel

Stephen Bentley

Katelyn Bentley

Kaleb Bentley

Raymond Bentley

Margo Lucas

Great-Great Granddaughter,

Alana Mae Rebollar

Vivian is preceded in death by her late husbands, Dennis Lucas, E.C. (Dock) Luman; parents, Carter and Vernice Hooper; brothers, Travis Hooper, Verlon Hooper; sisters, Essie Soape and Dessie Knight.

Serving as pallbearers are Jarod Bentley, Jonathan Bentley, Adam Sanchez, Alex Sanchez, Wesley Lucas, Marlie McSwain, and Jordan McSwain.

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