Vivian L. Kornegay

Vivian Lucille Kornegay was born in Memphis, Texas on February 16, 1930, the daughter of Carl and Bertha Vaughn, and passed away on March 4, 2022 at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 92.

She was united in marriage to Winfred Norris Kornegay on November 2, 1948 in San Angelo, Texas who preceded her in death.

Vivian is survived by three sons, Winfred Norris “Buddy” Kornegay (Linda) of Mondamin, Iowa, Scott Nathaniel Kornegay (Debbie) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Jeffrey Vaughn Kornegay (Karen) of Thayer, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kara Icard, Kirk Kornegay, Alan Kornegay and Ryan Kornegay; five great grandchildren, Noah Icard, Nathaniel Icard, Lilly Icard, Chelsie Kornegay and Ryan Kornegay, Jr.; five sisters, Ruby Seagraves of Fresno, California, Edith Pope (David) of Lacy, Washington, Carlene Plante (Wayne of Union City, California, Kathy Hardin (Gary) of Madera, California and Linda Okada (Ron)of Nevada; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Kornegay; her parents, Carl and Bertha Vaughn; and two sisters, Eunice Weigant and Mildred Burris.

Vivian was a devoted wife and mother, moving her family and living in several states and Germany as her husband served in the U.S. Air Force.

She was a Christian and a member of the Thayer Church of Christ.

Vivian was a hard worker at home and in the community.  She was a teller at the Bank of Thayer, worked at the Puritan Sewing Factory and spent many years as a bookkeeper at Wallace & Owens (Harps) in Thayer, retiring at age 80.

She was an accomplished seamstress, involved in the community, always helping and giving to others.

She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services for Vivian L. Kornegay will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Travis Quuetermous officiating.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 7, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri. 

Burial will be on Monday, March 7, 2022, in Jeff Cemetery near Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.