Vivian Colvin, 83, of El Dorado, passed away on November 25, 2025. She was born June 29, 1942 to Edwin A. Green and Maggie Brooks Green in Dubach, LA where she was the second born of four daughters. Vivian was raised in the Fellowship community, graduating from Dubach High School, and later Louisiana Tech University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics.
She married her love William Gill Colvin in 1967 and they later became parents to William Mitchell Colvin. She and Gill were members of First Baptist Church in El Dorado, where she served in many capacities from working with youth, children, and single adult Sunday school class for many years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 53 years, and her older sister Mary Alice Bagwell. She is survived by her son Mitch and his wife Jo Ellen, grandchildren Will Colvin and Ainsely Colvin all of El Dorado, sisters Martha Ellen Deason and her husband Larry, Maggie Brown and her husband John, and brother-in-law W.O. Bagwell. Also survived by numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will all miss her dearly.
Vivian was a wonderful homemaker as she enjoyed cooking, sewing, and taking care of her family. She taught community classes in sewing and quilting at the former SAU El Dorado branch, worked at Merle Norman Cosmetics in Mellor Park Mall, and later worked as a dietician for many years at Union Medical Center.
Her favorite role came later in life as Grammy to her grandchildren William “Will” and Ainsley Colvin. She spent many hours reading to them, cooking for them, and even teaching them how to make her famous chocolate pie.
While recent years have brought many health struggles, she continued to watch her church services online whenever possible. Her spirit and determination will be remembered by many.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, with funeral services following at 2:00 PM. Saturday, November 29, 2005, at Young’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Unionville Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to Hope Landing, 214 Hope Landing Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
