Helen Vivian Page McBride

Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Helen Vivian Page McBride, age 82, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 405 East 5th Street, Homer, LA, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Interment will be at Tulip Cemetery in Marsalis, LA. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 5-7 p.m.

Vivian was born May 10, 1944 in Delhi, LA, to Edwin C. and Helen V. Thornton Page. She entered into her heavenly home with Ken and Kim by her side on November 6, 2026, in Shreveport, LA. Vivian grew up on the Tensas River, the daughter of a share cropper in Tallulah, LA. She made her own dresses out of flour sacks to attend school as a teenager. Vivian met the “Love of her life,” Kennon Ray, on a blind date in the summer of 1963. They married September 14, 1964, in Homer at the New Drug store and the pharmacist was also a Justice of the Peace who performed their vows. Vivian loved gardening, being outdoors, feeding the birds, and taking care of her cat, “Buddy.” She was an excellent housekeeper and cook especially when it came to brussel sprouts and garden vegetables. Vivian was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kennon Ray McBride, SR; and brother, John Andrew Taylor, III.

She is survived by her son, Ken McBride and wife Kim of Athens, LA; grandson, Clint Garrett and wife Ciera; four great-grandchildren, Rylee, Brayden, Jamieson, and Josie; special niece, Yvonne Trott; two nephews, as well as her extended Thornton and McBride family and friends.

Vivian’s family would like to express their gratitude to the ICU staff at WK Pierremont for the care and compassion shown to her during her final days.

In lieu of flowers honoring Vivian, her family suggests memorials be made to Claiborne Parish Fire District #5, Athens Firemen’s Fund, 320 Gantt Rodeo, Road, Athens, LA, 71003.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Homer Chapel (318) 927-6110