Vivian Loraine Atkinson

1930 - 2012

Vivian Loraine Atkinson obituary, 1930-2012, College Park, GA

BORN

1930

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Woodstock Funeral Home

8855 Main Street

Woodstock, Georgia

Vivian Atkinson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 31, 2012.

Mrs. Vivian Loraine Holcombe Atkinson, of College Park, GA passed away Monday December 24, 2012 after an extended illness at her residence. She was 82.

Memorial services will be held at 11:30 A.M. January 7, 2013 at Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Springer officiating. Burial will follow at 2:30 P.M. in Georgia National Cemetery with Woodstock Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 2-5 P.M. at the funeral home on Sunday, January 6, 2013.

Mrs. Atkinson was born January 16, 1930 in Atlanta, GA to the late Leon E. and Mary Holcombe. Mrs. Atkinson was the wife of a retired Military U.S.M.C. First Sergeant, devoted homemaker and loving mother.

Mrs. Atkinson was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Francis Brown, Anita Cheek and JoAnn Bone.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert M. Atkinson, Sr. three loving sons, Robert Atkinson, Jr., Steven Atkinson, Wesley Atkinson and Daughter-in-law, Joyce Atkinson; five grandchildren; Leon Atkinson, Elise Atkinson, Courtney Atkinson, Steve Dyer, Jr., and Scott Dyer; seven great-grandchildren; Sage Atkinson, Taylor Atkinson, Ethan Atkinson, Jackson Dyer, Bowen Dyer, Elizabeth Dyer and Ryan Dyer; one sister Marie Sargent; one brother, Eugene Holcombe.

To our friends and family, thank you to all for your love, support and prayers.

Online condolences may be made to www.WoodstockFuneralHome.com

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January 6, 2013

Cathy Firor Hogan

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Wish I could be there with you.

January 6, 2013

Vivian Will Be Truly Missed by All. She Was A Wonderful Lady. Will Keep You All In My Prayers Love You Beverly Holcombe

January 5, 2013

May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart, with cherished memories.

C Johnson

January 4, 2013

Brad, Amy and Family

January 4, 2013

Ashley, Wayne, MaKayla, MaKiyah and Maysen

January 4, 2013

Tammy Gibson

You are the most amazing aunt a niece could ever ask for. I loved our talks, and your laughter and smile was contagious...especially when all the Holcombe girls were together. Heaven has gained an angel who will truly be missed here on Earth. Uncle Bobby, Bobby Jr., Wes and Steve...you are all in my thoughts and prayers...what a truly remarkable woman your mother was!

January 4, 2013

Denise and Dolores

January 4, 2013

Denise Sumner-Thomason

Such a sad loss to our family. You will be truly missed by all ou us. I have so many wonderful memories coming up to the house and will cherish each and everyone of them. Bobby, Bobby Jr, Wesley and Steven, I have you in my heart, I love all of you very much.

January 4, 2013

Ed Sargent

Hundreds of candles to light you way as you did for so many of your family. There is nothing equal the light your life added to all of our days. Love you Aunt Vivian, Uncle Bob, Bobby Jr, Steve, Wes and your families.

January 4, 2013

Ed Sargent

What a fantastic aunt to have had all of my life. Vivian's smile and calming attitude has made so many of my days brighter. I love my aunt very much and am so lucky to have this beautiful lady as part of our family. Her flowers amplified her personality and she has made such a difference in so many lives we will have a huge empty space in our hearts forever.

January 4, 2013

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