Vivian Elizabeth Motsenbocker, of Marietta, OK, was born to
Homer and Caroline (Alexander) Gibson on June 22, 1924, in
Hardeman County, Texas. She passed away at Mercy Love County in
Marietta on Tuesday, April 27, 2023, at the age of 98.
Vivian married J.C. “Buddy” Motsenbocker on May 14, 1966.
She was a member of the Church of Christ since 1952. Vivian was
a master seamstress, loved traveling with his family, bird
watching, cooking, sharing recipes, quilting, and all kinds of
flowers. Her family was very important to her, and she was very
close to her siblings. The biggest joy of her life was Cady and
her children, whom she enjoyed so much.
Vivian is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.C.
“Buddy” Motsenbocker; a grandson, Brian Motsenbocker; siblings,
Ben “Jake” Gibson, Frank “Hoot” Gibson, T.C. Gibson, Walter
Gibson, Margaret “Kink” Morris, Annie Thorton, Oma Fay “Win”
Vaughn, Eunabelle White, Estel Beaty and Ruby Kennedy; and a
special cousin, Anna Lee Hubbard.
Left to cherish Vivian’s memory are her daughter, LeaAnn Savage
and husband Ronnie; their children, Cady Dominguez, and husband
Jessie; and their grandkids, Ivy, Savage, and Jagger; stepsons,
Jack Motsenbocker and wife Louise; Steve Motsenbocker and his
daughter Jaclyn, and Tony Motsenbocker and wife Rita, and their
children Daryl, Lisa and Kyle; a brother, Homer “Bud” Gibson; a
sister, Helen Bowie; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special
caregiver, Kaleena “KK” Burton.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 2,
2023, at the Marietta Church of Christ with Allen Woody
officiating. Interment will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery
at a later date. Services are under the direction of
Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Memorial Service
Tuesday, May 02, 2023
11:00 AM
Church Of Christ
305 S.W. 3rd
Marietta, OK 73448
