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Vivian Boykin

Mar 8, 1958 – Jun 3, 2024

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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, June 14, 2024, for a visitation from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. 

 

A service celebrating her life and Homegoing will take place at 11:00 am with Rev. Keith Evans officiating.  Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.  

 

 

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Vivian Boykin was called home to be with the Lord, on June 3rd,2024 at Ascension St. Francis Living in South Milwaukee. Vivian Boykin was born on March 8th,1958 to Voncile Hudson and the late Deacon James Hudson.

Vivian, loved spending time with her friends/family as she leaves to cherish her memories of, her mother Voncile Hudson, her two children Anthony and LaShonda Boykin her aunt and uncle Alma-Robert Crittenden, of Greenville, Alabama a host of cousins, and friends too numerous to mention.

Vivian, graduated at the age of 16, from Park High School, she was a Graduate of U.W. Whitewater, enjoyed playing the piano and singing for the Lord. A Faithful member of the Gospel singing group “The Gospel Sister’s” with one of her favorite songs being “Oh, How I Love Jesus” a member of the combined choir at, Greater Mount Eagle Baptist Church, played the piano for the Male Chorus, and also was a member of the Racine-Kenosha Chapter of G.M.W.A.

Vivian worked many years for, Western Publishing Company, retired from Case Industrial as a Legal Administrative Assistant, and was known as the number 1 Typist in the state of Wisconsin,

In addition to her father, Vivian was preceded in death by her grandparents, Tommie and Verna: nee Price-Lawson her uncles Tommie Jr, James, Earnest, and Javon Lawson her aunts Willie Foots, Janie Polk and Mary Frances Kendrick,

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, June 14, 2024, for a visitation from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.  A service celebrating her life and Homegoing will take place at 11:00 am with Rev. Keith Evans officiating.  Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.

 

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  1. Valencia Davidson-Tucker says

    June 8, 2024 at 2:15 pm

    My Deepest Condolences in the lost of my sister/ friend .. you will be missed my friend . We go way back . You are already missed . I will remember the fun times Susie. To the family and her children. Love always. Val Davidson- Tucker

  2. Mary GoldenCannon says

    June 9, 2024 at 8:23 pm

    My deepest condolence to the Family here mother so sorry for your lost.

  3. Mary Jeffries and the Bedford Family says

    June 10, 2024 at 11:39 am

    Condolences and prayers to family of Vivian Boykin. She was such a lovable person. She will truly be missed. Loved her singing! ❤️🙏

  4. Stacy / Johnson Family says

    June 10, 2024 at 12:27 pm

    To the family our deepest condolences , Sue will be truly missed…love u ❤️

  5. James and Dornice Carodine says

    June 10, 2024 at 7:16 pm

    Have known her since we were kids always a sweet person I played in a band with her cousin Richard Green she will always be family to me

  6. Ella. Richardson says

    June 10, 2024 at 9:13 pm

    I am so sorry about Vivian She and I used to talk quite. A bit. We had great conversation Voncill. Anthony, Shonna. You all hang. In. There. God knows what. He s doing. Love you. All

  7. ILena Cobb and Lena Mcwhorter says

    June 11, 2024 at 2:26 am

    My Condolences to Vivian ‘s family may God cover you in your healing with his love 😇🙏

  8. Crystal Phillips and family says

    June 11, 2024 at 5:06 am

    Praying family

  9. Reverend David R. Green says

    June 11, 2024 at 7:24 pm

    My deepest condolences to Vivian’s family. She was such a pleasant, gifted person. I encourage you to rely on God even for healing in your grief. I pray for your strength and peace, and for God to wrap His loving arms around you and keep you in His care.

  10. Carl & Coleen Lassiter says

    June 11, 2024 at 11:39 pm

    Condolences to the family of Vivian Boykin. Rest in peace Vivian.

  11. The Cotton Family says

    June 12, 2024 at 8:24 pm

    Condolences to your family, mother and children you are in our prayers

  12. Pat McMillian & family says

    June 12, 2024 at 11:06 pm

    Deepest condolences to Vivian’s family! Sweet sweet Soul! All around good person! Rest in heavenly peace!

  13. Dr. Annie C. Jones says

    June 14, 2024 at 5:47 pm

    My condolences to the Boykins’ family!

  14. Ramona Hadley says

    June 18, 2024 at 12:30 am

    Many fond memories of living next door to you and your family on Memorial Drive and growing up in our neighborhood. May you rest in peace Vivian. My condolences to Mrs. Hudson and family.

  15. Sharon Williams says

    June 20, 2024 at 12:54 pm

    Prayers go out for your family.

  16. Beverly Golden-Reynolds says

    July 1, 2024 at 12:46 pm

    My dearest cousin you will be truly missed. We love you. May you rest in Heaven in peace.

    My condolences to Voncile and our entire family.. No more pain. I know that you are in our Heavenly father’s arms surrounded by your dad, grandparents and aunts and my mom.. They met you at the gates
    RIPIH

  17. Hattie kelly Lawson says

    August 9, 2024 at 4:03 am

    Just seen on text.
    Sorry for your loss.

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