Vivian June Harriman

Vivian June Harriman obituary, Huntsville, AR

Vivian June Harriman

Vivian Harriman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory - Huntsville on Jul. 11, 2025.

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Vivian June Harriman, 96, of Wesley; passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Rogers. She was born Friday, December 14, 1928, at Fullerton, California; to Floyd Francis and Eula C Johnson Duncan.
Vivian married William Keith Harriman on Saturday, July 27, 1946, at Wesley. Together, they lovingly raised six children. A devoted homemaker and a faithful member of the Wesley Church of Christ, Vivian found great joy in caring for her family. She especially cherished family gatherings, where she could be surrounded by her beloved grandchildren. In her later years, she enjoyed visits to the Madison County Senior Center, where she loved playing bingo and spending time with friends.
Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Harriman; one daughter, Francis Harriman; three sons, Roy Harriman, Loy Harriman, and Gordon Harriman; one grandson, Douglas Harriman; her parents, Floyd and Eula Duncan; and four sisters, Irene Boatright, Evelyn Duncan, Clytie Carnine, Opal Branstetter.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Harlan and Janet Harriman, of Wesley; and one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Loy Gardner, of Springdale; six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 11, 2025, at Cherry Creek Cemetery with Mike Neal officiating. Pallbearers will be William Ashmore, Jerrod Ashmore, Preston Harriman, Paxton Harriman, Joe Harriman, and Norman Harriman.
Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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