Sept. 12, 1928 - Feb. 24, 2010MISHAWAKA - Vivian McNeely, 81, a lifelong resident of Mishawaka died peacefully on Wednesday morning at Golden Living Center. She was an active and well loved resident of the center which she called home since October of 2008 due to health challenges. Vivian was a loving mother of four children, Kenneth R. McNeely of Mishawaka, IN, Evelyn (Walter) James of Mishawaka, IN, Anna (Dennis) Kaczmarek of Goshen, IN, and Brenda (Mark) DeMateo of Cedar Lake, IN; seven children were privileged to call her Grandma and five children enjoyed stories on Great-Grandma's knee. Preceding her in death are sisters, Lucille Moore of Granger, IN, and Orleta Shoemake of Osceola, IN. She is survived by a sister, Alma (Don) Stroup of Lodi, CA. Many nieces and nephews will miss visiting Aunt Viv! Vivian is a former employee of Uniroyal (Ball Band) and retired in 1990 from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center after 21 years of service in the dietary department. Vivian was an active member at First Baptist Church in Mishawaka for over 25 years. Pastor David Miller will officiate at a funeral celebration of Vivian's life and home going on Saturday, February 27th at 11 a.m. in Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, where friends may call one hour prior to the service and also on Friday, February 26th from 3 to 8 p.m. in Bubb Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.