Vivian Jean Ferdinand, 90, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 11:45 A.M. Wednesday January 25, 2022, at her home. She was born February 22, 1932, in Wellington, IL, the daughter of John Oliver and Gladys Mary (Ray) Toney. She married Wendell Charles Ferdinand on December 28, 1952, at the Schwer Church in Milford, IL. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2012. 

She is survived by two daughters, Lyn M. Ferdinand of Mahomet, IL and Jo E. (Rocky) Doggett of Westville, IL; two sons, Larrie G. (Johanne) Ferdinand of San Antonio, TX and Jay A. Ferdinand of Hoopeston, IL; seven grandchildren, Nicole Smith, Sara Weaver, Michael Patrick, Justin Ferdinand, Fernando Vargas, Crystal Adams, and Vanessa Ferdinand; twelve great-grandchildren; and thirteen nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband, Vivian was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; one infant sister; one brother, John Toney, Jr.; and one sister-in-law, Jane Toney. 

Vivian and her husband, Wendell, owned and operated Ferdinand’s Radio and TV for many years. She also studied and received her realtors license, which was a short-term, part-time job. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hoopeston, where she volunteered for many church activities. She also served as a volunteer in the hospital gift shop and for Meals on Wheels. Vivian had a love for her family and enjoyed cooking. 

Visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. Monday January 30, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 11:30 A.M. at the funeral home, with Rev. Jeremiah Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorial donations may be made in Vivian’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60631. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com