Vivian Laverne Hunter

Vivian passed away peacefully entering into her eternal rest on July 15, 2019, at Mount Vernon Hospital. Vivian was born October 1, 1950, to the late Harold Peterson Jr. and Annie Pearl Peterson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harrison Hunter; her daughter, Vivian Robinson; her siblings Harold McCall and Gregory Peterson; and her sister and brother in-laws, Pearl Mines, Arthur Goodall, Lloyd Goodall, Harding Hunter, and Lorenzo Hunter. Vivian was educated in the Alexandria Public School System. She found love and united in marriage to Harrison (Crow) Hunter of Caroline County. From this union they became a blended family of two sons and six daughters. To know Vivian was to know she was a true warrior for God. Vivian was baptized at an early age, and in the late 80’s rededicated herself to Christ by joining Shiloh Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Robert Lewis Taylor. She later transferred her membership to Victory Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Vivian was an active member ordained as a Deaconess and participated on various choirs, leading several ministries to include: Prison, Angel Tree, First Lady Armour Bearer, and Sisters of Sarepta ministries. Vivian was employed with the federal government from July 1969 to her retirement in August 2009. She began her career at the Merrifield Post Office and throughout her service Vivian held many positions culminating with her assisting and helping people in the Human Resource field. To know Vivian was to know she loved her family. She was very proud of her daughters and all their accomplishments in life. She enjoyed being a grandmother and supporting their every activity. She loved hanging with her partner/sister Barbara Jean. Celebrating birthdays, holidays, and “just because” with family and friends was her greatest joy. Vivian was a fun-loving, easy going person, who loved to laugh, smile, take selfies, lend a helping hand, and most importantly, pray for you, and tell you about the goodness of Jesus. Her life, testimony, and journey were built on a strong Godly foundation. Vivian leaves to cherish her life: daughters, Tovia and Tonja Peterson, Saundrea McAllister, Tammie Terrell; one son-in-law, Robert Capers; step-children, Shiretta Morris, Michelle Morris, Marvin Morris (Sharon), Anthony Morris (Darlene); five grandchildren, Bryant McAllister, London Peterson, Tyler and Taylor Pettaway, and Madison Simms; siblings, Patricia Dixon, Barbara Peterson, Phillip Peterson, Sr., Stanley Peterson, Gary Peterson, Katrina Williams, Alvernon Brown, Antoinette Brown; sister and brother in-laws, Martha Walker (Michael), Mary Johnson (Melvin), Lorene Tillman (Moses), Lorraine Goodall, Sarah Goodall; uncle, Richard Williams (Doris); host of nieces and nephews, a special niece Donna Peterson-Jones; godsons, Kenny Foster and Delando Tillman; Victory Temple Missionary Baptist Church family; and a host of family and friends. My lovely daughter Vivian, you found Christ and you did not let go… Me missing you will be hard, but my love will last forever. Love Mother Foster

Vivian Laverne Hunter

October 1, 1950 - July 15, 2019

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