Vivian Aliene Raburn

Vivian Aliene Raburn obituary, Cleveland, TN

Vivian Aliene Raburn

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Companion Funeral Home "Ridge" Chapel

2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

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Companion Funeral Home "Ridge" Chapel

2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

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Oct

6

Graveside service

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Clearwater Baptist Church Cemetery

964 County Road 180, Athens, TN 37303

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Vivian Raburn Obituary

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

6

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Companion Funeral Home "Ridge" Chapel

2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

Send Flowers

Oct

6

Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Companion Funeral Home "Ridge" Chapel

2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

Send Flowers

Oct

6

Graveside service

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Clearwater Baptist Church Cemetery

964 County Road 180, Athens, TN 37303

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.

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