Vivian Janette Bevins

Vivian Janette Bevins, age 86 of Jackson, passed away Monday October 3rd, 2022 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born June 29th, 1936 in Jackson County to the late Rupert R. and Avis L. “Walters” Leedy. Vivian was a 1954 graduate of Jackson High School where she participated in band, drama, glee club and basketball. Shortly after high school she married R. Herschal Roe and had a son Mark Anthony. During this time, she attended Rio Grande College and started her teaching career after receiving her two year degree. Her husband Herschal passed away on February 26, 1958. After his death she continued to attend Rio Grande, completing her Bachelors Degree. There she met her future husband, Robert G. Bevins, who was also working on his teaching degree. Vivian and Robert were married in 1959 and moved to Chillicothe, OH, where they both assumed teaching positions. Their son Brian was born in 1960 and daughter Kristen was born in 1965. Vivian was a lifelong member of the Jackson Christian Church. She sang in the choir, played piano and often led the congregation in singing. She grew up in a musical family where her siblings often sang together. In her free time she enjoyed quilting. Many family members received a unique quilted creation to treasure. She also enjoyed writing, authoring several children’s books. In her books, she drew from her beloved childhood growing up on a farm in Jackson County with her 5 siblings. Her family, work ethic and faith shaped the person she became. Throughout her life she enjoyed gardening, canning, berry picking and baking delicious pies to the delight of her family. Her compassionate and caring nature was reflected in the many meals she prepared for extended family. She enjoyed traveling and never said no to an adventure. Ultimately, she visited all fifty states. Family was most important to her and time spent with family was priceless. She treasured her identity as a grandmother and was affectionately known a Mim. She is survived by her sons: Mark Anthony (Kathy) Roe and Brian (Amy) Bevins, daughter: Kristen (Phil) Eversole, cousin who was like a son: Dale (Marilyn) Kanouse brother: Donald Leedy, sister: Mary Evans-Clark, grandchildren: Tyler (Brandy) Bevins, Stephen Bevins, Kaitlin (Tyler) Jones, Alyse (Danny) Capaccio, Jacob Eversole, Emily Roe and Elizabeth Roe; and great-grandchildren, Kinley Garnett Jones, Hutson Curtis Jones, Phoebe Perkins and Zoe Perkins. Besides her parents Vivian was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Gene Bevins, bother: Dean Leedy, sisters: Charlene McKenzie and Hope Keller. Funeral services will be held at 1pm, Saturday October 8th, 2022 at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home with Kerry Reed officiating, burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service from 11-1pm. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com

Vivian Janette Bevins

June 29, 1936 - October 3, 2022