It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vivian Charlene Goodnight, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Vivian was born on July 16, 1934, in Springdale, Arkansas, and peacefully passed away on April 30, 2024, in Harrison, Arkansas, surrounded by her loving family. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents Jimmy and Lucy (Klutts) Snelson as well as her husband Robert and her son Ronnie and grand-daughter Aleshia “Mouse”.
She is survived by her daughters Janice O’Leary of Parker, Colorado and Nancy Goodnight of Alpena, Arkansas. Grandchildren Alise (Matthew) Neff of Texas City, Texas. Kelly (Paul) Taliercio of Parker, Colorado. James (April) O’Leary of Firestone, Colorado. Ashley (Jessie) McElroy of Brason, Missouri and Shiann (Nicholas) Tellman of Branson, Missouri.
She also leaves behind great-grandchildren, Hailey Blevins of Parker, Colorado, Shane Blevins of Parker, Colorado, Ainsley O’Leary of Firestone, Colorado, Charlotte Neff of Texas City, Texas, Emory, Kason, and Bella Isaacs of Branson, Missouri as well as Jayce, Jintre, and Jaxten Davidson of Branson, Missouri. Jessie McElroy of Branson, Missouri, Noah Johnson of Branson, Missouri and Lyla of Branson, Missouri. As well as numerous other relatives and friends.
A visitation is scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. with a funeral service scheduled the following day at 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson, Missouri. Burial will follow at the Cedar Valley Cemetery in Hollister, MO.