Vivian Tibbs Washington, 88, of Bushwood, Md., passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, surrounded by her family at her home on Longview Beach.

Vivian was born in Radiant, VA, to the late James and Julia Tibbs on June 1, 1926. She enjoyed a long career as a civil servant until her retirement in 1978. She served as an Assistant Manager at Highland Dwellings with the National Capital Housing Authority and worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Department of the Navy in Washington D.C.

Following her retirement, Vivian moved to Longview Beach where she continued to serve as a volunteer at Dynard Elementary School in Bushwood and as the secretary for the Longview Beach Board of Directors. She was a tireless volunteer on various committees in her community. Additionally, Vivian served as a Cub Scout den leader and was a long-time member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Determined, strong-willed and a loving and supportive mother, Vivian was the proud matriarch of the Washington, Gaston, and Bellamy families. She led with strong moral and family values. She was a woman of faith and impeccable character. She enjoyed movies, reading, board games, and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, James and Julia; Vivian is preceded in death by her brothers, Walter Tibbs and Eulice “Jack” Tibbs; her sister, Mary Elizabeth Ingram, and her infant great-grandson, Elijah Gant.

Vivian is survived by her daughters, Dianne Bellamy McCombs and Vivian Denise Gaston; brother, Warren Tibbs of Washington, D.C.; sister, Tabitha Carpenter of Arlington, VA.; four grandchildren, Denver Beaulieu-Hains, Dore Mobley (Darrell), Dawn Gant (Robert), and Gregory Gaston (Sonney); 14 great-grandchildren: Talia (25), Najja (23) and Sidni Beaulieu-Hains (21); Robert III (17), Joshua (15), Seth (13), Daniel (11), and Alisa (3) Gant; Neisa (16), Teo (16), and Gregory III Gaston (8) ; and Grant (15) and Garrett (13) Mobley.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A Graveside Service will immediately follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, MD from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Daniel Lindsey officiating.
The family extends their gratitude to Hospice of Saint Mary’s MedStar Health for their support in her final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 7, Avenue, Md., 20609.

Condolences to the family may be at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Visitation:
Brinsfield Funeral Home
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Life Celebration

Services:
Brinsfield Funeral Home
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
11:00 AM
Funeral Service

Cemetery Services:
Fort Lincoln Cemetery
Tuesday, January 27, 2015