Vivian Burks Kidd

1926 - 2018

Vivian Burks Kidd obituary, 1926-2018, Madison Heights, VA

BORN

1926

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Whitten Monelison Chapel

3966 South Amherst Highway

Madison Heights, Virginia

Vivian Kidd Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 9, 2018.

Vivian Burks Kidd, 91 of Madison Heights, wife of Edward M. Kidd for 67 years, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018.

She was born in Amherst on September 8, 1926 to the late Douglas and Ethel Burks and was the last surviving of twelve children.

She was a loving wife and mother and known as everybody's Nana due to all the care she gave to her siblings and her siblings' kids and grandkids. Her life was made full with the love she had for her family, gardening, crossword puzzles, and watching her favorite game shows.

In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Vickey Kidd Blake (Calvin) and Lisa Kidd Hudson (Ray); six grandchildren, Lorri Blake McQueary (Russell), Jennifer Blake, Scott Marshall Blake (Erin), Staci Blake Loeffler (Scott), Danielle Hudson Parker (Jason), and Colton Hudson; five great grandchildren, Aidan James Parker, Blake Augustine McQueary, Cooper Scott Loeffler, Rowan Gardner McQueary, and Maverick Zeppelin Loeffler; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Whitten Monelison Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Vivian Kidd

Sponsored by Whitten Monelison Chapel.

What is your first memory of Vivian?

Share a favorite memory you have of Vivian.

Tell us about a special moment you shared with Vivian.

Describe a time when Vivian made you laugh or smile.

What is something you will always remember about Vivian?

Talk about a shared experience you had with Vivian.

What is something you did together that you enjoyed?

Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Vivian.

Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Vivian.

What is something you learned from Vivian?

Not sure what to say?

3 Entries

January 12, 2018

Cheryl Cronin

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I know you will miss her very much. I try to take comfort from the words of an old hymn "when we all get to Heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be..." I know Vivian's brothers, sisters and parents are rejoicing to see her again.

January 11, 2018

Lisa Wood

Sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Grandma Staton and all of that generation are together forever now.

January 10, 2018

Margaret Lawhorne

Family sorry for the loss of aunt Vivian. I know you will mis her very much. Margaret Burks Lawhorne

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in Vivian Kidd's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Vivian Kidd

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Whitten Monelison Chapel

3966 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572

How to support Vivian's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Vivian Kidd's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more