Vivian ONeil, 86, of Marion formerly of West Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, January 04, 2012 at 1:30 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. ONeil was born June 18, 1925 in West Frankfort the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Taylor) Adkins. She married Delbert ONeil in September, 1942 and together they shared over 24 years of marriage until his death on June 15, 1967.
She attended Arnold View Baptist Church and she had worked as a cook at nursing homes.
Survivors include;
Two Daughters;
Colene Doss and husband Furnan JR of Crab Orchard
Darlene Cooper of Marion
Six Grandchildren;
Mark Doss of Marion
Melinda Ingram and husband Greg of Altoona, Iowa
Stephanie Reynolds and husband Brian of Crab Orchard
Matthew Doss and wife Carmen of West Frankfort
Jennifer Blankenship and husband Shayne of Johnston City
Peggy Martin of Benton
Seventeen Great Grandchildren;
Jonathan, Alijah, River, Camden, Nathan, Kevin, Jayda, Taylor, Dallas, Dovie, Zack, Amanda, Jordan, Samantha, Ashley, Collin and Peyton
Two Brothers;
Virgil Adkins and wife Liz of Chicago
Jim Adkins and wife Kay of Chicago
Several nieces and nephews
Preceded by her Parents, Husband Delbert ONeil, Two Brothers Otis and Bill Adkins, Two Sisters Clarasee Holman and Maxine Adkins.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Noon at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Keller his staff, Vivians Homemaker, Heartland Regional Medical Center and Staff.