Vivian M. Southward's Obituary
formerly of Dallas, TX, passed away in Austin, TX on March 17, 2008. She was born in rural Jonesville, Lee County, VA and graduated high school at Jonesville High School in 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer W. Southward in 1989 after 45 years of marriage. During World War II they lived and worked in Chicago. They moved to Dallas, TX in 1954 where they bought a home and had a very wonderful life until his death in 1989. Vivian moved to Lakeway, TX to be near her sister in 2001. She is survived by her Sister, Jeanette M. Hawkins; 2 nieces, Diana Wren and husband Lance and Barbara West; and greatniece, Jeanette West. Visitation, Saturday March 22, 2008 from 9:00 to 10:30am. Graveside service at 11:00am, Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Restland Cemetery, Greenville Ave. at Restland Rd., Dallas, TX. 972/238-7111. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd. Suite 100, Austin TX, 78759 or Charity of your choice.
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