In memory of

Joy Ann Vivian

Eden Prairie, MN

June 9, 1943 - July 29, 2025

Jun 9, 1943 - Jul 29, 2025

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In memory of

Joy Ann Vivian

Passed

July 29, 2025
Born

June 9, 1943
Resided

Eden Prairie, MN

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I had the joy of working with Joy as a social worker at Carver County. She was my supervisor & I appreciated her thoug…

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Joy Ann Vivian, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of July 29, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 9, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joy lived a life rich in compassion, creativity, and adventure.

A proud and determined single mother, Joy pursued higher education with unwavering dedication, earning her Master’s degree in Social Work. Her greatest professional joy came from working with children, …

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