Vivian was born in Arlington, TX to parents Charles and Blanche Bell on November 9, 1928. She graduated from Tech High School in 1947. She was married to R.B. Sharp Jr from 1947-1988 (the love of her life), and then to Donald F. Danner from 1991-2007 (yes, she had another love).
Vivian retired after 54 years as the Exec. Vice President CFO at Texas Refinery Corp. She was a member of Garden Acres Baptist Church, Zonta International and the Order of Eastern Star. Vivian loved traveling the world, reading hundreds of books, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, spending time with family and her dogs Scooter and Blue.
She is preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, R.B. Sharp Jr and Donald F. Danner.
Left to cherish her memory are 5 stepdaughters; Donna Neal (Rick) of Aledo, Debra Reddick (Chris) of Ft. Worth, Delynda Whiseenant (Kenny) of Ft. Worth, Johanna Fatheree (Brad) of Brenham, TX and Megan Danner of Anthem, Arizona, stepson Don R. (Cobbie) Danner of Ft. Worth, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews.
She was deeply loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Serving as pallbearers are Chris Reddick, Don Danner, Christopher Neal, Michael Neal, Steve Dreyer, Mike Hoover, Parker Neal and Cooper Neal.
