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Vivian M Howard

May 15, 2025

Vivian Howard Obituary

Vivian McSwain Howard, 97, of Landrum passed away on May 15, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Decosta and Uzealier McEntire McSwain and wife of the late Horace H. "Buster" Howard.  She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Kerr; two grandsons Eric Larson (Liza) and Terry Larson (Ashley); four great grandchildren Andrew Larson (Abby), Zachary Larson, Emily Larson and Eli Shirley.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by brothers Hubert, Hollis, Howard, Russell and Dean; and sisters Alma Prince, Grace Thomason, Pauline Phillips and Lois Burrell.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Bible Baptist Church from 2:00-3:00pm.  Funeral services will follow at the church at 3:00pm conducted by Dr. Tommy Turner.  Entombment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to Bible Baptist Church, 330 W Finger St, Landrum, SC 29356 or to Agape Hospice, 187 North Church Street, Suite 201, Spartanburg, SC 29306. 
 

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Services

Visitation
Monday
May 19, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Bible Baptist Church
330 W. Finger St.
Landrum, SC 29356

Funeral Service
Monday
May 19, 2025

3:00 PM
Bible Baptist Church
330 W. Finger St.
Landrum, SC 29356

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