Vivian Marie (Black) Springfield, age 80 of Jonesboro, was called home for a grand reunion on Saturday, December 28, 2024.  Vivian was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother that loved her family dearly.  Her youngest son Jason was her baby until she met her new baby George.  George was her baby doll that stayed wrapped in her arms and was a source of much love and comfort in her later years.  In the years prior to going into the nursing home, Vivian loved getting outdoors and spending her free time fishing.  She also enjoyed playing bingo and playing card games.

Those left to cherish her beloved memory are her sons, Butch Springfield and wife Kim, Jason Springfield; grandchildren, Derek Boone and wife Mindi, Jeremy Murphy, Evan Springfield and wife Megan, Asa Springfield; great grandchildren, Ethan Boone, Ryen Boone, Breelyn Boone, Addox Boone, Huxton Boone, Drake Murphy, Jaxon Murphy, Cataleya Murphy, Keely Springfield; siblings, Joe Smith, Charlie Smith, Net Smith, Kenneth Black, James Black, and a host other relatives and friends.

Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Springfield; daughter, Kay Springfield; grandson, A.J. Murphy; father, Bill Black; mother, Burline (Wilhite) Smith; siblings, J.C. Black, Lonnie Black, Faye Birch, Mary Alice Springfield, Rachel Beaubouef.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home from noon until time of services.  Funeral services are set to begin at 2:00 PM with Bro. Hudey Beaubouef officiating.  Burial will follow in Old Bethel Cemetery under direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Richard Springfield, Derek Boone, Jeremy Murphy, Evan Springfield, Ryen Boone and Drake Murphy.  Honorary pallbearers will be Asa Springfield, Addox Boone, Huxton Boone and Ethan Boone.