Vivian D. Jones

Vivian D. Jones was born February 27, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri.

She died on December 19th, 2019 in her home in Denver, Colorado. Vivian was 82 years old.

Her parents were Thomas Matthews Sr. and Gertie Suggs-Matthews. She was one of five children born to this marriage. She also had 8 siblings from 2 of her father's marriages.

Vivian was happily married to Willie Jones until his passing in 1994.

She has 4 children - Joyce Matthews - Williams, Roger Matthews, Eric Matthews and Vivian Matthews. She also had 4 stepchildren - Terrence Jones, Jacqueline Jones, Jennifer Jones, and Tricia Jones. She had multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Vivian worked at and retired from Mount St. Scholastica Convent in Atchison.

She moved to Denver, Colorado in 2007 to be near to her family.

Before moving to Denver, Vivian was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. After moving to Denver she became a member of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Aurora, Colorado.

Vivian enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, sewing and being active in various church organizations.

Funeral services, Friday, January 3, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. at Shiloh Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Final Care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.