Vivian Carole Benedict

Vivian Carole Benedict, age 72, of Louisville, KY formerly of Springfield, passed away at 1:38 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Baptist Health in Louisville.

She was born on May 23, 1952 in Lebanon, KY to the late Vivian Warren and Nora Lea Hundley Benedict.

She was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church, a 1970 graduate of Washington County High School where she was active in the band. She was a secretary for the former Stewart’s Department Store in Louisville and a retired IT manager for DMLO, CPA’s where she was employed for thirty-six years.

Viv was an avid UK Wildcat fan, a lover of animals especially dogs and a collector of memorabilia. She loved vacationing at the beach. She lived life to the fullest, never met a stranger and made friends where ever she went.

Survivors include her sister, Alma Lea Benedict of Louisville; her longtime friend, Leah Hall; god-daughters, Heather Hall Gaddis and Holly Hall Lockhart; god-granddaughters, Shelby Gaddis and Catherine Gaddis; god-grandsons, Micah Lockhart and Parker Lockhart all of Nicholasville; numerous cousins and a flurry of friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 18th at the Carey & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Aaron Sherrell, officiating.

Burial will be in the Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Glasscock, Ronnie Bagwell, Donnie Bagwell and Pete Votaw.

Serving as casket bearers will be Dan Burgess, Matthew Burgess, Marvin A. Phipps, Mike Benedict, Michael Benedict, Matthew Benedict and Joel Baringer.

Visitation will be after 10:00 Monday morning at the Carey & Son Funeral Home.

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