Vivienne E. Trowbridge

Vivienne E. Trowbridge, 95, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Holzer Senior Care. She was born on September 17, 1925 in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late James W. Chandler and the late Florence Collins Chandler McDaniel. Vivienne retired from G.C. Murphy's in Gallipolis as the assistant manager with 32 years of service; she also volunteered at Holzer Medical Center for 19 years. Vivienne was a member of First Baptist Church in Gallipolis and a member of the choir since 1952. She was married to Samuel Westley Trowbridge, and he preceded her in death. Vivienne and Sam had a son Mike Trowbridge, and he also preceded her death; she was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Underwood and a brother, James F. "Sonny" Chandler. Vivienne is survived by her sister, Betty Kemper of Middleport, Ohio; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Chandler of Gallipolis, a special friend, Judy Jones, and her family of Gallipolis; and several nieces, nephews and friends; and Lacy, her pet dog. The funeral service for Vivienne will be held 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Young and Dr. Fred Williams officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Her burial will be in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of practicing social distancing and are required to follow the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. VIEW WEBCAST