Vivian Lindsey

Vivian Lindsey was born on September 7, 1931 in Jackson, Mississippi the only child to the late Connie Lee and Elizabeth (Grafton) Adams. Vivian moved to Chicago at an early age and was raised in the Morgan Park community by Luvenia Dixon, affectionately known as Gram. She raised Vivian as her daughter and enrolled her in Shoop Elementary School where she excelled in her studies. Vivian graduated from Morgan Park High School and soon after began her long career with the United States Postal Service. Vivian received Christ at an early age at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Mom would often tell us that she was so young when she made this decision that the pastor had to ask Gram if it was ok for her to accept the right hand of fellowship. She later became a long-time member of Chatham Fields Lutheran Church where she served on the Altar Guild and the Lutheran’s Woman’s Missionary League. Lastly, she joined New Vision of Faith Ministries where her son Kevin Dean is Pastor. She let her light shine by joining AROH (the Angelic Rays of Hope) praise dance team as well as the Health Fair Committee. Vivian married Warren Lindsey on August 24, 1957. And to this union three children were born. Karen, Vivian and Vincent. From a previous marriage to Joseph Dean, two children were born, Kevin and Kyle (who preceded her in death) Vivian retired from the United States Postal Service in 1989 after 40 years of service. Although she excelled in her postal career, it never matched the joy she received from nurturing her family. The Lindsey’s house was always filled with children, love, laughter, and food. However, she had one major rule: If you ever got into trouble with the police and it was your fault, don't call me! That rule kept everyone in line at the Lindsey house. Vivian departed this life on November 15, 2020 leaving to cherish her memory four children, Kevin Dean (Cynthia) Karen Bergen (William), Vivian Lindsey, and Vincent Lindsey (Jackie). Seven Grandchildren Eboni Robinson (Darryl), Kevin Dean Jr., Van Dean (Danielle), Tiffani Lewis, Vincent Lindsey Jr., Joseph Dean, and Lindsey Bergen, twelve great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, other relatives and friends.

Vivian Lindsey

September 7, 1931 - November 15, 2020