Vivian E. Commons
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Funeral services for Vivian E. Commons, 89, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at First Christian Church in Lawrence. A burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Vivian passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at her home.
Vivian was born on February 15, 1934, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Marian and Elizabeth (Swain) Skinner.
She married Edwin Commons on May 29, 1951, in Berryville, AR. He survives at home.
Other survivors include her sons, Bill Commons, Greg (Sherri) Commons, Dana Commons, seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and five great great-grandchildren.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, son, Brad Commons, brother, Clayton Skinner, and sister, Betty Bunce.
She was a member of First Christian Church, worked at Hallmark Cards for nearly 12 years, drove a school bus for the handicapped and even owned an antique store with her sister, Betty, but her favorite job of all was being a homemaker and mother to her four boys. Vivian was not only most known for her warm personality and smiling face but also for the creativity and love she put into everything she touched. Crafting was a way of life for her whether it was learning to toll paint, decorating her home, cooking large meals for family gatherings, drying and pressing the beautiful flowers she grew and turning them into greeting cards, hand-making Christmas ornaments, crocheting and sewing – all these amazing creations were made with love to be shared with her friends, family and some, even sold at craft shows. Vivian was also an amazing seamstress! She not only taught her granddaughters how to sew but she made them outfits as they grew that even included prom dresses, but she didn’t stop there – she designed and created outfits for all the beautiful handmade Santas she was well known for creating. Furthermore, she especially had a love for quilting – always making use of her leftover fabrics from previous projects! She especially enjoyed collaborating on quilting designs with her daughter in law, Sherri, and niece, Shelly over the years because everything was always a family affair with Vivian. Her legacy is one that her joy in sharing her time, creativity and knowledge with others will live on forever in our homes and hearts.
The family suggests memorials in Vivian’s name to Alpha Christian Children’s Home and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
Vivian was such a beautiful soul and she will be greatly missed. Vivian always had a beautiful smile. Her smile & laugh were contagious. To Ed & Vivian’s entire family & all of her friends- I am praying for you to find comfort during this very difficult time. God will comfort all who seek Him. Lifting up many prayers for peace ❤️
So sorry to hear about Vivian
She was a wonderful woman. She would light up the church when she and ed came in . She always had a smile on her face. I truly missed her when she and ed no longer came to north Lawrence Christian church. She was also an elegant woman. God has another great angel .
She was a good friend of mine.
Vivian will truly be missed. Viv and my mom (Donna Jackson/Luallin) were very good friends all through the school years, starting in North Lawrence and finishing at Lawrence High School. I was fortunate enough to stay in touch and become closer to Viv after my mom passed in 2011. She was a kind and gentle spirit. My husband and I enjoyed a few visits with her and Ed, when we came to visit them in Lawrence. We will miss the phone calls, as she was kind of a second mom to me. It was always a blessing to see her and Ed’s love for each other. They always had a loving banter and sense of humor. God has a new angel and I will miss her dearly.
Commons Family
We are so sorry for your loss
Dana, so sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you.