Vivian Elaine McDuffie

Vivian Elaine Wilkerson McDuffie, 78, born on May 23, 1947, in Turner County, Georgia, passed away on July 8, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Vivian lived a life filled with love, dedication, and devotion to her family and community.

She graduated from Rebecca High School and poured her heart into her family, dedicating herself primarily to caring for her husband, James Robert "Bob" McDuffie. Alongside her primary role, she managed the Irwinville Antique Store for many years, showcasing her passion for antiques and her vibrant personality.

Vivian was not only a loving wife but also a cherished mother to her children: Tony Alan Fountain, Robert Scott Fountain, along with her step children, Jeffery McDuffie, Susan Benson, David McDuffie, and Charlotte Murphy. Her love extended to her grandchildren, Tiffany Lynn Summers and Robert Scott Fountain, Jr., as well as her six step-grandchildren and her great grandchildren, Haylee Summers, Riylee Shay Fountain, and Greyson Fountain, and her brother Brian Wilkerson. She took immense pride in her family, enjoying every moment spent with them, embodying the role of a great mother.

Vivian had a zest for life that was evident in her hobbies and interests. She delighted in traveling, antique hunting, and shopping from QVC, pursuits that reflected her adventurous spirit and eye for unique treasures.

She is predeceased by her father, Clark Wilkerson; her mother, Louise White Wilkerson; her sister, Debbie Wilkerson; her sister, Gloria Robinson; and her brother, Alan Wilkerson.

Vivian McDuffie's legacy will live on through her family, whose lives were enriched by her unwavering affection and spirited nature. She will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.