Vivian Sandra Tyone Vincent

Dec 14, 1960 -

May 23, 2021

Our beloved mother, sister, aunt and cousin, Vivian Sandra Vincent, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2021.

Vivian was born to Andrew J. Tyone and Mary (John) Tyone on Dec. 14, 1960, in Glennallen, Alaska.

Vivian was raised in Northway and Gulkana then moved to numerous places in Alaska, to include Delta Junction and Fairbanks, finally making her home in Tazlina, where she devoted her time to her family and the numerous children throughout the neighborhood, including young adults who needed a prayer, someone to just talk to or a meal. Vivian's home was always filled with children at mealtimes and she also called relatives who worked nearby to stop in for lunch. She had a generous heart and never turned anyone away. She also fostered her two grandsons, Zachariah and Zephaniah Tyone; she was completely devoted to them.

Vivian is also well-known for her talent as a bead sewer, her work was exquisite and crafted with excellence; she had assisted many families with her talent.

Vivian worked briefly as a Certified Nurse Assistant at the Denali Center in Fairbanks, where she gained knowledge in the medical field and used her skills and knowledge to care for her aging parents. Her compassion for other elders was demonstrated by taking them in for short-term care. She had a heart for hurting people. She will be greatly missed by all.

Vivian is survived by her children, Andrew (Annie) Tyone, Philip (Claudia) Vincent, Odessa Vincent, Christopher (Thelma) Vincent; grandchildren, Jordan, Kes, Scott, Nathan, Zechariah, Zephaniah, Nathaniel, Trinity, Antonio, Angelina, Raphaela, Jayden, Alexander, Christopher, Andy and Virginia; brothers, Jay (Sharon) Tyone, Wayne Tyone; sisters, Valda and Vanessa Tyone; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew J. and Mary B. Tyone; paternal grandparents, Jim and Annie Tyone; maternal grandparents, Bill and Laura John; sister, Verna Tyone; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.

The family will be traveling to Gulkana from the Anchorage Funeral & Crematory on Tuesday, June 1, 2021; there will be dinner in Gulkana at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, the family will continue the procession on to Northway. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 12 p.m.; funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., with burial at the Northway cemetery on the highway.