Bonham, Texas -- Vivian Matlock Meek was born May 3, 1930.  She took her final, earthly breath February 28, 2023, at the age of 92 years, 9 months, and 25 days with her children by her side.  Psalm 55:6: “And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then I would fly away, and be at rest.”

The daughter of the late A.A. Matlock and Burnettie Taylor Matlock, Vivian was born in Sowell’s Bluff, Texas. She attended Angel Flatts and Bonham schools and graduated in the class of 1948. Miss Matlock married Raymond L. Meek on September 9, 1948. Together, they moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where they resided for many years and raised their three children:  Connie Meek Estes, Tim Bruce Meek, and the late Cleatus Alexander Meek.  In the early ’80s, the families moved back to the Bonham area.

Vivian loved her Lord and Savior and showed it by being a faithful and active member of Central Baptist Church, Bonham, for more than 40 years. She taught Sunday School, Bible School, participated in women’s groups, visitations, and was beloved.  Vivian loved hosting family dinners on Sundays, shopping with her sisters, dining at restaurants, and catering to her brother, sisters, family members, and friends.

Vivian and Raymond were married 43 years before his passing in 1991.  Following his death, Vivian was blessed by the friendship and companionship of Raymond’s Army buddy, Mr. Granville Fields. Granville became an integral part of everyone’s life in the extended Meek family. Celebrating birthdays, weddings, and holidays, we were honored to call him one of our own until his passing at the age of 96 in 2017.

Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, A.A. & Burnettie Matlock, her husband, Raymond Meek, son, Cleatus Meek, brothers, Luke Matlock and Earl Matlock, and sisters, Pauline Lockaby, Merle Blake, Barbara Young, and Venita Matlock. Also preceding her in death and precious to her were; a niece, Vivian Elaine Blake, and nephews; Robert Matlock, Jimmy Luther Underwood, David Ray Blake, and Henry Earl (Bo) Underwood.

Vivian is survived by her daughter, Connie (Joe) Estes, and son, Tim (DJ) Meek. Meemaw is survived by four grandchildren: Cleatus (Jen) Estes, Canda (Ben) Kroger, Luke (Laura) Meek, and Sarah Meek. She is also survived by her five greatest joys, her great-grandchildren: Audri, Tully, Austin, Alex, and Abram.  Aunt Viv, as she was lovingly called by the following, is also survived by nieces, Shirley Blake Byrne, Marilee Young Samuelson, and Donna Young Wallace; & nephew, Jackie Underwood; as well as many extended family members and a host of friends.

Graveside services, led by Rev. Gene Owen, will be held at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Texas, on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Stephen Glenn, Sr., Thomas Glenn, Cleatus Estes, Luke Meek, Tully Estes, and Austin Holland.

Online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com

We would like to extend gratitude and a sincere thank you to the following staff for supporting, assisting, and loving Mom/Meemaw/Aunt Viv:

Woodmore Assisted Living
North Star Ranch
Heart to Heart Hospice