Oct
6
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Companion Funeral Home "Ridge" Chapel
2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Send FlowersOct
6
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Companion Funeral Home "Ridge" Chapel
2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Send FlowersOct
6
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Clearwater Baptist Church Cemetery
964 County Road 180, Athens, TN 37303
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Vivian Ailene Raburn, 92, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 30, 2025. She was born on December 3, 1932 to the late Gus and Sylvia Dennis.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Raburn; son Richard Raburn; sister Daphene Ferrell; brother Bobby Dennis; brother-in-law Frank Hicks; grandson Steven Raburn; and maternal grandparents Idella and Edgar Hall.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons Michael Raburn (Vickie) and James Raburn (Freida); grandchildren: Jason Raburn, Leasha Newton (Philip), Ashley Starnes (Brad); great grandchildren: Bethany Raburn, Courtney Raburn, Hunter Raburn, and Cooper Starnes; great-great grandchildren: Amelia and Lincoln; sisters: Mary Alice Hyde, Nina Dennis, Mildred Clifton (Clarence), and Alma Hicks.
A celebration of Vivian's life will be held at 1pm on Monday October 6th at the Ridge Chapel of Companion Funeral & Cremation Service located at 2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 with Pastor Rodney Bice officiating. Her family will recieve friends from 11am until the 1pm service at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest following the service at Clearwater Baptist Church Cemtery in Athens, TN with Greg Hicks, Cooper Starnes, Brad Starnes, Philip Newton, and Bill Crisp serving as pallbearers.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Vivian or your condolences with her family at her onilne memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremaiton Service is honored to assist the Raburn family with these arrangements.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
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Oct
6
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Companion Funeral Home "Ridge" Chapel
2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Send FlowersOct
6
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Companion Funeral Home "Ridge" Chapel
2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Send FlowersOct
6
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Clearwater Baptist Church Cemetery
964 County Road 180, Athens, TN 37303
Send FlowersServices provided by
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - ClevelandOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.