Vivian Delois McClain

Vivian Delois Randall-McClain, affectionately known as “Pookie”, was born on January 9, 1956, to the late Grady Randall, Sr. and Virginia Roxas-Randall Madden, in Anniston, Alabama. Vivian departed this life and moved to her forever home, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the glorious age of 68. Vivian was raised in Bell Port, (Long Island) New York, and graduated from Bellport High School in 1975.

Earlier in her life, Vivian married Robert Lee McClain, Jr. (deceased). To this union two children were born: Toni Thompson, and Robert Lee McClain, III. She also had the honor and privilege of raising and loving her great-nephew, Jacori Vinson as her own son.

Vivian moved from Long Island, NY to North Little Rock, Arkansas in 1984. In 2018 Vivian moved to Killeen, Texas. While there she became a certified dietitian. She loved to cook and dedicated her life to the culinary industry.

Vivian was a devoted Christian who loved God. She had a kind and loving spirit with the biggest of hearts. She was very compassionate, hardworking, and loved hard. If you knew Vivian, you would know that she was very opinionated, and she never met a stranger. Vivian had a creative eye and enjoyed designing beautiful flower arrangements for her family and friends. She was loved and respected by all.

Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Silas Madden Sr., brother Maurice Randall, sister Darlene Fountain, niece, Adrienne Taylor, Nephew, Jabari Jackson, Niece Lakisha Jackson, niece Marshauna “Niecy” Randall, and nephew Michael Madden.

Vivian leaves behind to cherish her precious memories Toni (Nicholas) Thompson of Rockwall, TX, Robert McClain, III of Little Rock, AR, Jacorie Vinson of NC. Grandchildren, Dennis Brown, III of Fort Campbell, KY, Deja Thompson of State College, PA, Nicholas Thompson, Jr. of North Little Rock, AR, Christopher Thompson, Madison Thompson, McKenzie Thompson, Autumn Thompson, all of Rockwall, TX, Alexis McClain, Breylon Britton and Robin McClain all of Little Rock, AR. Four brothers, Grady (Eleanor) Randall of Virginia Beach, VA, Phillip (Mary) Randall of Mesquite, TX, Silas (Karen) Madden of Orlando, FL, and Anthony Randall of Powder Springs, GA. Seven sisters, Elizabeth Walton of Trenton, NJ, Barbara Erby of Little Rock, AR, Cheryl Randall of Connecticut, Angela (David) Maldonado of Hamilton Twp, NJ, Bernita (Wayne) Davis of Virginia Beach, VA, Lanice Randall of Surprise, AZ, and Cynthia (Mike) Nelms of Eastvale, CA, and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A visitation for Vivian will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, 680, Mesquite, TX 75149, followed by a funeral service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.