Vivian L. Carroll's Obituary
Vivian L. Carroll
Lakeland – Vivian L. Carroll, 95, passed away March 6, 2023.
Mrs. Carroll was born in Lakeland, Florida on January 27, 1928. She was a longtime member of the Carpenter’s Home Church where she was part of the choir, and later, Ignited Church. Mrs. Carroll worked for the Publix bakery, and was an avid reader in her spare time.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Leon Carroll; and her sister, Gladys Adams. She is survived by her children, Clifton (Lynne) Ricks, Lester Ricks, Theresa (Kenny) Aycock, Malcolm (Tanya) Ricks, as well as her step son, Larry (Bonnie) Carroll; sister, Norma Jean Gregg; grandchildren, Tracee, Tina, Lee, Shay, Kristen, Heather, Chadd, Keith, Robert, Dusty, and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Thomas, Brandon, Jordan, Brady, Bailey, Chloe, Christopher, Jazmyn, Austin, Mia, Hannah and Ethan; great-great grandchildren, Koji, Kayleigh and Baylor.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 11th from 11 am – 12 Noon at Gentry Morrison Serenity Gardens Chapel, 3350 Mall Hill Dr. Lakeland. Funeral services will follow at 12 Noon at the funeral home. Interment will be at Oak Hill Burial Park.
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