Vivian (Cox) Green

Vivian (Cox) Green, 99, was born on April 1, 1925, to Nicholas and Lillian (Dawson) Cox in Sallisaw, OK and entered Heaven’s Gates on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Muskogee, OK. She was a hard-working employee at Corning Glass for many years. She met and married the love of her life, Lloyd Truitt Green, in September of 1944. This marriage stood the test of time lasting 52 years, and brought them six children, four boys and two girls. Vivian took pride in taking care of her home, her husband, and her children. Vivian’s hobbies and interests were plentiful. Some of them included spending time with her family by way of feeding them, morning, noon or night. Every belly was full at her house. She cooked often, making delicious fried taters, homemade fried cherry pies, cheesecake, her special soup, cucumbers and onions, and fried okra, just to name a few. She enjoyed crocheting in her rocking chair while watching The Price is Right, The Young and the Restless, and the Golden Girls routinely. She was a creature of habit, so every day, after her favorite shows and lunch were complete, she took what she called a ten minute “cat nap”. She liked to can fresh fruits and vegetables, creating some of the most delicious pickles, salsa, jellies, jams, and preserves. She loved being outdoors on her front porch, swinging, chatting, and waving at everyone that drove by. She found joy in the small things, living a slow and simple life. Up until the last couple of years, having big, coiffed, curly hair was her signature look. No matter the circumstances, she made her way to the local beauty shop to gossip and maintain her hairdo with her friends in town. Vivian loved a good game of Dominos, Doctor Mario, and cards, and in the orneriest ways, she would beat almost everyone she played. More than anything, Vivian’s number one passion was gathering her family together in the warmth and comfort of her home. She provided a soft place to land, a home base, a listening ear, a hearty meal, a comfy recliner, and all the things a loving home should have. Vivian leaves behind a legacy of devotion, care, and unconditional love. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Vivian is now reunited with her loving husband, Lloyd Truitt Green; her brothers, David Cox, Luther (Tobb) Cox, Cherry (Sunk) Cox, Sherman Cox, Charles (Butch) Cox, and an infant brother; her sisters, Maxine Lewis, Pansy McFarland, and baby Marion Jean Cox; her grandson, baby Jacob Green; her great-granddaughter, baby Macie Nail; her great-great-granddaughter, baby Edyn Johnson; her two daughters-in-law, Vickie Green and Lois Green; extended family and countless friends. She is lovingly survived by her siblings, Gary Cox of Sallisaw, OK, Joan Forbes of Checotah, OK, and Betty Kief of Chickasha, OK; her children, Lloyd Green, Jimmy Green, Bill Green and wife Pat, Elaine Quinton and husband Danny, Vanessa Crowder, and Ronnie Green and wife Jody, all of Fort Gibson, OK; her grandchildren, Shelly Brown, Steve Green, Thumper Green and wife Keri, Kelli Boling and husband Clint, Heather Bradham and husband Larry, Billy Green, Carrie Morse and husband Mike, Matt Nail and wife BJ, Chad Nail and wife Klynna, Derek Quinton, Angie Ford and husband Derek, Brandy McManus and husband JD, and Tiffany Kaopio and husband Ethan; her great-grandchildren, Joshua Brown and wife Brooke, Mandy Brown, Logan Green and wife Skyla, Maranda Green, Bailey Diaz and husband Juan, Kinlea Green, Shayni Green, Garrett Johnson and wife Maria, Paige Perry and husband Dalton, Tyler Bradham and wife Hannah, Gracie Bradham and fiancé Trapper, Morgan Waters and husband David, Payton Green, Scout Sapulpa, Nicole Waltman and fiancé Garrett, Cade Waltman, Dylan Nail and fiancé Carleigh, Paisley Nail, Koie Nail, Kimber Nail, Eastlyn Nail, Austin Ford and wife Elizabeth, Levi Ford and fiancé Kelli, Nico Ford, Wyatt McManus, Brecken McManus, Landon McManus, Zayden McManus, and Emerson McManus; her great-great-grandchildren, Bradley Brown and wife Mikka, Lily Brown, Bentley Brown, Harley Brown, Clara Green, Bristol Adams, Denim Adams, Layla Beyer, Bobby Beyer, Zayden Diaz, Kamren Diaz, Karson Diaz, Jeric Harrison, Zein Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Cade Johnson, Piper Johnson, Easton Perry, Ryker Reynolds, Paisley Bradham, Blakeley Bradham, Lane Waters, Wrenley Waters, Brooks Arnett, Brynlee Arnett, Addalynn Nail, Penelope Ford, Truitt Ford, and Ivy Ford; and her great-great-great-grandchildren, Kenzlee Brown and Denim Adams, Jr. A visitation will be held Sunday, September 22, 2024, with family receiving friends from 2:00PM – 4:00PM at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. A celebration of Vivian’s life will be held 10:00AM Monday, September 23, 2024, at Community Gospel Center in Fort Gibson with Pastor John Overton officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Citizens Cemetery in Fort Gibson. Her great-grandsons, Cade Waltman, Wyatt McManus, Landon McManus, Zayden McManus, Brecken McManus, and Nico Ford will serve as casket bearers. Her grandsons, Steve Green, Thumper Green, Billy Green, Matt Nail and Chad Nail will serve as honorary casket bearers. The family of Vivian Green has entrusted her care, service, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the Green family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Vivian (Cox) Green

April 1, 1925 - September 18, 2024