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- The Ledger, Lakeland, Florida, Sunday, December 30, 2012
Vivian Rachel Hornsby
Lakeland - Mrs. Vivian Rachel Hornsby, 96, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012, with her family close by.
Vivian was born December 21, 1916 to Claude and Nellie Ballou in Redfield, New York. She has lived in Lakeland since 1947. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from Mass Brothers after 20 years.
Always energetic, hardworking, and determined, Vivian was quick witted and loved to laugh - even into her final days. She enjoyed a good book and was interested in almost any subject. She was a ready traveler, who delighted in seeing anything new. You could often find her gardening or on the busy end of a paintbrush - if it didn't move it was likely to get a fresh coat. She was a cancer survivor, who always demonstrated a positive attitude. She took great pride in her complete independence up until 94 years old. She loved her church and pastor and was a member of First Baptist Church at the Mall for many years.
Most of all, Vivian's joy was her family. She loved to cook for them and was quick to offer help any time she thought she might be needed. She always said that her family had been her greatest blessing in life.
Vivian is survived by her son, Samuel Bass of Lakeland, her daughters, Suzanne Hazelton Bass of Lakeland, Pamela Elle of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Debbie (Mark) Irby of Lakeland, her nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Vivian out-lived all of her nine brothers and sisters.
A service will be held on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 10 am at Heath Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepard Hospice at 105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, Fl. 33823.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com.
Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 16 June 2022
Pamela Elle
Pamela Elle born July 31, 1950 in Lakeland, FL died of natural causes on April 21, 2022 and is preceded in death by father Duvard Hornsby and mother Vivian Hornsby. She is survived by daughter Tiffany Duckworth (Carey) and 2 granddaughters Olivia and Ashley, brother Sam Bass, sisters Susie Bass and Debbie Irby (Mark), and many nephews, nieces, & cousins.
A lakeland native, she graduated Kathleen Senior High school in 1969. She moved to Las Vegas, NV soon after graduation and attended classes at Las Vegas University. She then had a career as an Art dealer. After many years away from her hometown of Lakeland, FL, she came back in 2016 and enjoyed her home in The Grasslands making many friends.
She loved her puppy Hugss very much and treated her like a queen. Hugss passed away a few days after Pamela. They loved each other so much they couldn't live without each other.
She lived life to the fullest had many friendships over the years and will be missed by many.
Memorial gathering will be at New Home Baptist Church
901 N Galloway Rd
Lakeland, Fl 33810
August 13, 2022 Saturday
10:00am
In lieu of flowers send donations to SPCA.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1916 - 2012 (96 years)