Vivian Wilfong
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Vivian Leona “Lee” (Hutchins) Wilfong January 9, 1933 – September 27, 2026
Remembered for her faith, generous heart, and gift of hospitality
Vivian Leona “Lee” (Hutchins) Wilfong, 93, of Godfrey, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Vivian was born on January 9, 1933, in Sorento, Illinois, to William Gordon Hutchins and Dicie Irene “Massey” Hutchins. She graduated from Pocahontas High School in Pocahontas, Illinois.
She worked in retail for most of her career, including Coca-Cola, National, and JCPenney, and retired from Famous-Barr.
Vivian was a faithful member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Alton. She cherished participating in field service with her Kingdom Hall friends and served as a pioneer with the congregation. Her faith was an important part of her life.
Vivian loved entertaining and had a true gift for hospitality. She took great joy in welcoming guests, friends, and family into her home and was always generous and thoughtful toward those around her. Her home was a place where people felt welcomed, cared for, and loved. No one who came through her door was likely to leave without experiencing her warmth and generosity.
Vivian had a truly big heart and a generous spirit. She loved making others feel welcome, cared for, and loved. Whether opening her home to family and friends or sharing what she had with others, she gave so freely of herself. Her kindness and generosity left a lasting impression on those who knew her.
Vivian married Claude Wilfong on June 8, 1996. He was her beloved husband and preceded her in death.
Survivors
She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Gutierrez of Dallas, Texas; Vicki Curry of Alton, Illinois; Julie (Terry) Wells of Alton, Illinois; and Regina (Timothy Brueggeman) Moore of Alton, Illinois.
She is also survived by her seven grandchildren: Celeste (Joseph) Snyder, Shane Curry, Eddy Bunt, Taylor (Brandon) Marshall, Tanner (Kate) Wells, Brittney (Kolby) Bissell, and Jake (Liz) Wells; and nine living great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild on the way.
Those Who Preceded Her in Death
Vivian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Claude Wilfong; her parents, William Gordon Hutchins and Dicie Irene “Massey” Hutchins; her stepfather, Claude Volentine; her sisters, Peggy Striegel and Rita Klocke; her brother, Eugene Hutchins; and her two grandchildren, Lance Gutierrez and Penny Bunt.
Service Information
Visitation: Monday, October 26, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Memorial service: Immediately following visitation Location: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2307 Union School Road, Alton, Illinois Burial: Private burial service on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Alton, Illinois.
In loving memory of Vivian “Lee” Wilfong
