Vivian Lynch's Obituary
Vivian Louise Lynch, daughter of Coy and Jewell Smith Carter, was born September 8, 1948, in Mansfield, Missouri. She departed this life Tuesday, January 3, 2006, in Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of fifty-seven years, three months, and twenty-five days. On April 20, 1984, she was united in marriage to Jimmy D. Lynch, and together they shared the last twenty-one years. She was preceded in death by her father; a son, James Curtis Kirkland Jr.; and two granddaughters, Jayme Nicole Kabage, and Katarina McDonald. Vivian is survived by her husband, Jimmy, of the home; four daughters, Karen Moody, and her husband, Kenny, of Forsyth, Missouri, Lisa Patterson, and her husband, Paul, of Topeka, Kansas, Jackie Kabage, and her husband, Jamey, of Mansfield, Missouri, and April McDonald, and her fiancée, James Wood, of Vanleer, Tennessee; two sons, Jonathan Lynch, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Travis Lynch, of Mountain Grove, Missouri; her mother, Jewell Carter, of Mansfield, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Ke-Shia, Ryan, Johnny, Shane, Chad, James, Samantha, Tyler, and Cameron; four brothers, Marshall Carter, and his wife, Judy, of Independence, Missouri, John Carter, and his wife, Sarah, Rex Carter, and his wife, Kathy, and Ronnie Carter, and his wife, Sandy, all of Mansfield, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was born and raised near Mansfield and graduated from Mansfield High School. She had worked at various jobs but spent most of her adult life lovingly raising her family. Vivian was of the Baptist faith. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loved family gatherings, barbeques, and camping. Vivian was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will cherish the memories she made for her family and friends. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006, in the Holman-Howe Chapel, Mansfield. Burial will be in the Hensley Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 7 - 8:00 p.m. under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Mansfield, Missouri. A memorial has been established and contributions may be made through the funeral home.
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