Vivian Tucker Edwards

She was preceded in death by her parents, the Reverend Clarence C. Tucker and Rhoda Eaton Tucker of Landrum, South Carolina and her son-in-law, Robert Bowie Lankford, Sr.

The love of her life, her husband Andrew Earle Edwards, of 45 years, died on February 23, 1990.

She is survived by her only child a daughter, Sandra D.E. Lankford; granddaughter, Amie W. Becton and her husband, Bryant; granddaughter, Stefanie S. Falvo and her husband, Matthew; her cherished great-grandchildren, Andrew Becton, Alex Garbarino, Vance Garbarino, Reed Falvo and Olivia Falvo; along with many wonderful and caring friends.

As a Navy wife, they lived in several homes within the United States sometimes only with her daughter while her husband was overseas. After Andrew retired from a Navy Career and Civil Service in Annapolis, Maryland, they began traveling and were avid NASCAR fans and had season seats at many of the racetracks. They were thrilled to meet and enjoy times with some of the champion drivers. Vivian also enjoyed the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals baseball teams and was fortunate to attend games.

Vivian was blessed with good health and a sharp mind which allowed many years to enjoy her two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren and attend many birthday celebrations and cheer them at their school sports events. Also, there are wonderful memories of beach family fun in the summers. She continued her devotion to God in reading the Bible and daily prayers. Vivian loved baking and preparing Southern dishes. She maintained a beautiful home, yard and garden of flowers and enjoyed every season and especially when fall arrived, she liked raking the leaves. Vivian was the epitome of a true Southern Lady with beauty, style and grace and will forever be in the hearts of family and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 12:00 Noon, at Nelsen Funeral Home Chapel, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the Williamsburg Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188.