Vivien L. Gordon
October 27, 1962 ~ October 5, 2011
Resided in:
Marshall, NC
Vivien Leigh Gordon, 48, of Sprinkle Branch Rd., Marshall, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011.
A native of Bakersfield, CA, Vivien was a graduate of Long Beach State University, with a BA in Theater Arts. She had lived in WNC for the last 8 years. She was a former employee of the Biltmore Company, in the Floral Design Department, and most recently was the co-owner with her husband of Freckle Farm Landscaping.
Vivien is survived by her husband, Dane Gordon; a daughter, Abigael Gordon; a son John-Thomas Gordon; and by her parents, Michael Farnsworth and Sharon Hartwell Ellano.
A casual gathering of friends and family will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Asheville Greenworks, 357 Depot Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801.
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Dane,
We are all so sorry for your loss, our condolences to you and your family. If we can do anything please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dane Meg and I are extremely sorry to hear of your loss. I can’t think of any words that would be adequate to ease your pain. Please know that we will pray hard for GOD to give you peace.
Love,
Tommy Meg
Dane and family,
I can’t imagine what you are going through. My prayers are with you all. Vivien touched so many lives and her love of nature will always be remembered. She was amazing.
love,
Becky Lance
Dear Dane,
I am so very sorry about your loss of Vivien. She was such a great woman and a shining star to everyone who’s life she touched. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and may God give you strength in days to come. Love, Mary
Dane, Abby, John Thomas,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady who touched many lives with her loving kindness. We will continue to remember your family in our prayers.
Abby and family
We are so very sorry for loss, Please know
that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carson, Teresa and Ron Crawford
We offer our deepest sympathy to family and friends
Dane, Abigale & John-Thomas,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife & Mother. Vivien always had a smile on her face & a sweet spirit. May God bless & comfort you all during this time.
Sandi Hill MHES
I am so sorry for the loss of this sweet person. She always made my day with her smile and sweet ways. I will certainly miss her. I am praying for you in this time of grief.
Dane, Abby and John Thomas,
We are so sorry for your loss. Vivien was a wonderful person who was always bright and cheerful touching our lives with her thoughtfulness and caring. We will always remember her and the wonderful times we spent together. Your family will be in our prayers and we will always be here for you. We will miss her dearly.
Michelle, Robert and Robert Jr.
Please accept our condolences, Vivien was such a nice lady, always helpful, and with a smile on her face. GOD bless you and your family.
Dane, I am sorry for your loss. Vivien was a great lady and I feel blessed to have known her. I pray God’s spirit will give you peace and comfort. My family and I will remember all three of you in our prayers.
God’s Blessings, Travis Tatham
Dane, Abigale & John Thomas,
We are so sorry for your loss. Vivien was such a sweet and uplifting lady. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alan, Shannon, Madison & Grayson Taylor
Dane Dane, Abigael and John-Thomas,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Vivian was such a special person. All that knew her have suffered a great loss. My heart is with you – especially at this tragic time. May peace and love surround you.
Judy Cate
Gordon family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about your loss. I will never forget when Vivien would bring the kids to daycare, or help us with our mothers day planting pots, at Little Friends, she will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children as you go through this tough time.
Love,
Miss Erin
Dane and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your loss. Marolyn and I will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Dane and Family,
On behalf of the Greenwood Lions Club we extend to you our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Dane, Abby, and John Thomas,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Vivien’s sweet spirit and radiant smile will be greatly missed.
With love,
Deana and Elizabeth Stephens
Our love and prayers are with you and will continue to be with you.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God give you the strength needed at this sad time. Love, Linda and George Johnson
Dear Dane, We don’t know you but we do know and love your parents. Our deepest sympathy to you and your children. We know of nothing to say that will help, except to say you, your children and the rest of the family are in our prayers.
Frieda and Pat Penn
FBC Greenwood, SC
Gordan Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult and trying time. May you find strength in God’s grace and love.
Sincerely,
Nick and Julia
Dear John-Thomas and Gordon Family,
While there are no words to ease your pain, please know that our hearts are breaking with you in this time of sadness. We pray that God will hold you close and give you peace in the coming days.
Zoe would like John-Thomas to know that she is thinking of him and that your family will be in her prayers.
Michelle & Zoe Presnell
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time as you grieve the loss of Vivien.
Barbara
Holding you all close in our hearts and prayers at this sad time of sudden loss.
Love,
Tigner and Jane Rauton
Dane we are so shocked and sorry to read about Viv. Mom and I thought the world of her. We are praying and thinking of your family.
Our deepest sympathy go out to the Gordon family. We’re thinking of you in our prayers.
Julia, Tom, Dane and family, We are so sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Please call us for anything you need.We love you, ann and Ted Long
Dane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, Julia and Tommy and Vivien’s family in this sad time.
Ted & Linda
Dear Julia, Tom, Dane and family,
We are praying for God’s love to surround you and provide peace and comfort. With love, Gerry and Linda
To Dane and family,
Vivian will always be remembered , her vision and beauty will forever remain in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Sending our condolences and prayers for your family.
Skip and Mary Hood Pearlman
My prayers and sympathy to the family.
There are no words that can take away the deep hurt you feel. Just know how very many people Vivian has touched here on this earth with her sweet loving nature and her beautiful smile. These things will live on in your beautiful children. My families prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear about you deep loss. I knew her for such a short time but so enjoyed working with her as she was an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts will be with you.
Dane, Tom, & Julia, We cannot thing of the words that express our sympathy for the Gordons. God will find a way to help you get through this terrible time. Our love goes out to you.
Bill & Barbara Heard
Dear Dane Abbey & John Thomas, My heart is so heavy for you all now.The loss of this beautiful person runs deep through so many people, she has left an impression on our lives that cannot be described. I remember the 1st time I saw her in the summer of 1975 to last time I hugged her at Christmas, so many great memories in between. I could babble all night long about the good times and love that we shared with Viv.
Dane – your voice saying ‘we have had a tragedy’ said it all to me and anyone else knowing and loving the Gordon family. I will spend the day planting early spring bulbs in my Vivien garden which she so superbly planted. I am so lucky to have her presence with me always. Kathy – and Gerry
We were so sorry to hear about your great loss. Although, we never met you guys personally we always admired how beautiful you had made your home which I always loved growing up. May God’s peace be with you.
Vivian’s star shined so brightly. She was dearly loved and admired by all at Biltmore. She will always be in my heart.
Dear Dane, Tom, and Julia, I can’t put into words the sadness I feel for all of you and those precious children. I sat on the floor last night and went through pictures from the ‘ early Vivien’ days and later after you were married. She brought such a shining light into all of our lives! I have a beautiful picture of her pregnant with Abigael, holding Caroline when she was 6 weeks old and she is beaming with happiness. My heart breaks for you all and I am praying for you during this time of grief and devastation. Much love, Harriett
Julia, Tommy, and Dane
I just want y’all to know how sad we are for the lost of Viven. I didn’t have a chance to meet her but I know that she will be missed greatly by all of you. I pray that her lose will be as painless as possible and that you know we are here for you in any way we can be. Our prayers go out to the family to comfort all of you during this terrible accident.
To the entire Gordon family, we are so sorry for this sudden loss of Vivien. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
I pray you feel God’s arms around you and your family during this difficult time.Vivien will be greatly missed!
Dane, Abby, John Thomas
There is nothing that any of us can say to take away your pain but know that your mom/wife was an exceptionally loving and happy person. She always had a smile for everyone. Your family are in our prayers.
Mrs. Tanya
MHES
Dane, Abigael, and John-Thomas,
I wanted to remind you of my love and prayers in these difficult days– and the love and prayers of all of the church family at Greenwood First Baptist. We will pray for you tomorrow (Sunday) morning during our worship service.
May the grace of God and the love of family and friends be a source of strength in these days.
Love and Prayers, Tony
Dear Tom and Julia,
Please know that you and your family, especially your precious grandchildren and son are in our prayers. We are so sorry about this accident and the loss of such a beautiful person. We pray God’s comfort and peace surround each and everyone of you.
Blessings,
David, Amy, and Jennifer Jennings
Dear Dane and Family:
We learned of Vivien’s death tonight at the Frederica Academy Football game from Trey Brunson. Please know how sorry we are to hear about this tragedy. Our prayers are with you, and we know that God will wrap you in his loving armes and help you through this tough time. Give your two children an extra hug from your Coach. You and your family still hold a spot in our hearts. You were a great quarterback and now you have to step up and be strong leader for your family.
Fondly,
Coach Hudson and Dawne
Dane,
I was so sorry to hear the news about the loss of Vivien. When I heard the news, my heart grieved for you and your family. I know that there are no words that can take it all away and make it all better at this time. I can only pray that God’s Presence will be very real and near to you. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. I love you man. Peace in the name of Christ, David Yarborough
Dane,
I was so sorry to hear the news about the loss of Vivien. When I heard the news, my heart grieved for you and your family. I know that there are no words that can take it all away and make it all better at this time. I can only pray that God’s Presence will be very real and near to you. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. I love you man. Peace in the name of Christ, David Yarborough
Dane, Abigael, and John-Thomas.. Our hearts and hugs are with you all. Vivian was so full of love and tenderness and kindness. I never saw her without a smile. I will always remember the first time we met, in southern India, she was full of life and freckles. Abigael and John-Thomas are so lucky to have known their mother and will be able to remember how special she was. A part of her will always be in them. Dane, she was the ‘melody to your beat’, and my heart breaks for you. Love to you all….
~ Kate, Adam, Evelyn, and Abigail Wool
To the Gordon Family,
Please know that your family have been & will continue to be in our prayers. We are so saddened to hear of your loss.
May the sweet love of God sustain you during this time of sadness.
With love,
Dave & Vaughan Free
Dane,Abby,and John Thomas
We are so sorry for your sudden loss of Vivien. When we heard about her death and how it happened our hearts sank. So everytime we think about it we cry. Your family is in our prayers and may god and Vivien watch and bless you.
We will miss you Viv so very much. Especially that never ending smile that was always on your face. You shared and spread your sunshine where ever you went. Now it will be shared in Heaven. Love you Viv
Dear Dane,
I really can’t express to you how sorry I am for your loss of Vivien. I am deeply saddened. She was an exceptional human being and I feel so very lucky to have known and spent such wonderful times with her. Please know that despite our having lost touch over recent years you have both always been in my heart and fond memories. You and the children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Deb
We share this grief with the Gordon family. Marion Aldridge (friend of Tom’s)
Dear Dane and Family,
We were devestated to hear of your sudden loss of Vivien in such tragic circumstances. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this sad time.
Our sincere condolences and prayers are with the family. May God strengthen and lift each of you up to his grace and comfort. Will be praying in the days ahead.
Dane, Abbey, and John Thomas
Your loss is unimaginable but my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort each of you in the days and weeks to come.
Julia, Tom and Dane,
We are saddened to learn of your loss. Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Julia, Tom, Dane and family, words are totally inadequate at a time like this. We are saddened and shocked to hear of Vivien’s death. We didn’t have the priviledge of knowing her, but she sounds like a wonderful person. We wish we could take away the burdens this has thrust upon you. Having lost Julia 4 years ago we can truly sympatize. We will keep you all in thought and prayer. Love, Jane & Jim
My deepest sympathy, love, and prayers to Vivien’s family. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you at this sad time.
Dear Julia and Tommy,
I am so deeply sorry for the tragic loss of Vivien. My heart aches for you and Dane and their children. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lean heavily on the Lord for He will provide the love, comfort and strength you need during this sorrowful time.
Sincerely,
Nellie Claire Still Brennan
I was informed of your daughters passing by a close friend of mine Denise Paulson. In Denise your daughter, wife, mother, had a wonderful friend and vice versa.
She will be truly missed.
I can’t say how sorry I am and my thoughts are with you during this time.
Becky
Our hearts and prayers are with the entire family. Viv was a beautiful woman both in heart and soul. She will be missed by all.