Vivian L. Lapham 97, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2015, in Springfield. She was born July 9, 1917, in Sleeper, Missouri to Ward and Mattie Loney.
Vivian was a homemaker and was a member of Grant Avenue Baptist Church for sixty five years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Lapham, two daughters, Edith Griffin and Ethel Polson, three sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by two daughters, Bette (Joseph) Fischer, and Mary Lapham, of Springfield, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. And by many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2015, in Springfield National Cemetery under the direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015 in the funeral home.
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