Sunday
August 31st, 2025
4:46PM
Vivian Elaine Dover, 77 of Oakwood, Georgia, passed away Sunday August 24th at Emory Hospital in Decatur, after an extended illness.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM from friends and family. Funeral services will also be held Friday, August 29th at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home, on Memorial Park Dr. Reverend Clyde Self will officiate. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Born on June 3rd 1948 in Gainesville and grew up in Chicopee Village. The daughter of the late James and Ruth Turner. Vivian was a long time member of Chicopee Baptist Church. Vivian was a loving wife and mother. She had a special rapport with people, and was always thinking of others.
She is preceded in death by her husband James Dover of 58 years. By her parents James and Ruth Turner. Sister-in-law Pat Kent, brother-in-law Jerry Dover, brother-in-law Jimmy Grant, nephew Bradley Grant.
Mrs. Dover is survived by her daughters MeLony Dover and Misty Murphy, son-in-law Joel Murphy. As well as her grandson TJ & Sydnee Murphy & great grandson Asher Murphy. Her sister Teresa Grant and nephew Chad Grant. Her brother Donald & Darcie Turner, niece Marcy & JP Morris. As well as sister in law Pat Dover & nieces & their husbands, Tracey & Patrick Elliott, Dana & Terry Waycaster.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 is in charge of the arrangements.
Send online condolences to memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Funeral services will also be held Friday, August 29th at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home, on Memorial Park Dr. Reverend Clyde Self will officiate.
