Vivian Ann Cornelius, age 78, of Victoria, Texas passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 4-6PM at Rosewood Funeral Chapel, with rosary beginning at 6PM. Funeral mass will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 at 10AM at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory, with interment following at Catholic Cemetery #3, 1900 N. Vine Street. Serving as pallbearers are Zachary Zarosky, Derek Zarosky, Brett Prause, Robert Herman, Scott Prause and Jacob Moore.
Vivian was born May 10, 1944 in Victoria, Texas to the late Norman Reeves and ImaDell (Sparks) Kovar. Vivian was known as Aunt BeBe by her many, many nieces and nephews. She was in the insurance business for over 45 years and retired from JHC Insurance Company. Vivian and Robert enjoyed their travels with trips to Alaska, Rome, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Scotland.
Vivian is survived by her husband, Robert "Buck" Cornelius; son, Bradley Moore (Laurie) of Georgetown, Texas; grandchildren, Jacob and Jamie Moore; brother, Darrell Kovar (Sherry) of Victoria, Texas; and brother-in-law, Leslie Prause (Gay) of Yoakum, Texas.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Reeves and Allan and ImaDell Kovar; first husband, Bill Moore; and her beloved sister, Diane Reeves Prause.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Vivian's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to a charity of your choice.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
