Vivanaye Owens Nutt

Vivanaye Owens Nutt was born January 27, 1925 and passed away June 21, 2019 at the age of 94. She married William Nutt on November 17, 1944. They lived, worked and raised their family in the Jacinto Community. William died July 4, 1985. Also preceding her in death are her parents, Ben and Onie Sharrick Owens; brother and sister-in-law, Mack and Jackie Owens; daughter, Martha Shaddock; sons-in-law, James Shaddock and Ronnie Tucker; and granddaughter, Stefanie Tucker. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Jacinto was her home church. She was a loving mother, mamaw, and friend to many.
Vivanaye is survived by one daughter, Louise Tucker of Benton, one son, Lynn (Carol) Nutt of Monett, MO; grandsons, Brian (Jennifer) Shaddock, Brice (Niki) Shaddock, Ryan Tucker and Rory Tucker, and Matt Nutt; great grandchildren, Caitlin Shaddock, Owen and Olivia Shaddock, and Grayson Tucker; two sisters-in-law, Nora Conway of Hope, and Mildred Hudson of Camden; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Benton Cemetery Association C/O John Steelman 111 Dallas Rd 113 Bearden, AR 71720. Visitation will be Saturday 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm at Benton Funeral Home with Rev. John Steelman and Rev. Paul Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Benton Cemetery near Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .