Vivian Whittenburg

February 17, 1928 - February 22, 2021

Vivian Whittenburg, 93, of Centralia, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home. Vivian was born February 17, 1928 in Richview, IL, the daughter of Claude Newman and Florence (Kemp) Newman. She married Wayne Whittenburg on April 6, 1946 in Murphysboro, IL and he preceded her death on December 8, 2008 after 62 years of marriage. Vivian is survived by two sons: Larry Whittenburg and wife Karen of Ellis Grove, IL, and Dennis Whittenburg and wife Renee of Chester, IL; one daughter: Denise Barnett and husband Murfin of Midland, TX; six grandchildren: Valerie Frese, Jennifer Cowan, Brandon Wright, Shane Barnett, Kyle Barnett, and Whitney Barnett; nine great grandchildren; five siblings: Kenneth Newman, Kathryn James, Ronnie Newman, Keith Newman, and Tommy Newman; many nieces and nephews. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents: Claude and Florence Newman; husband: Wayne Whittenburg; two brothers: Harold Newman and Gary Newman; two sisters: Evelyn Green and Helen Clark. Vivian was of the Baptist faith. She retired from the Centralia Dress Factory working as a seamstress for sixteen years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A visitation for Vivian Whittenburg will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia. In honor of Vivian, memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, Illinois 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Whittenburg family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home's Facebook page.