Vivian M Garren

She was born December 29, 1924 in Normal, IL, the daughter of Ollie and Lucinda Wood Carpenter. Vivian married Wiley J Garren on July 4, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 25, 1990.

Vivian is survived by her nephew Lee Wells; great- niece, Jennifer (Keith) Miller; and several other nieces and nephews.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Marilyn Fleck, two sisters and one brother.

Vivian owned and operated Houser Automotive Paint Co. until her retirement in 1989.

She is a member of First United Methodist Church of East Peoria.

Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Remmert Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Mary Arnold will officiate.

Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to JDFR for Juvenile Diabetes or her church.

To view Vivian’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.remmertfuneralhome.com.