It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Vivial Washington Gladden in Detroit, Michigan, born in Altheimer, Arkansas, who passed away at the age of 89, on August 11, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vivial Washington Gladden to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Washington and Annie Rice Washington; her husband Frank Andrew Gladden; her siblings, Lillie Washington Laws (Joe), Jamie Washington, James Washington, Jr., Ezell Washington (Delores), Clifton Washington, Sr. (Ernestine) and Houston Washington (Marie); and her great grandchild Nevaeh Grimes.
She is survived by: her children, Andrea Gladden of Adelphi, MD and Kenneth Gladden; her grandchildren, Deion Gladden, Sr., Destiny Gladden and Donovan Gladden of Texas; her great grandchildren, Marquis Mays, Deion Gladden, Jr. and Khalil Loving; and her sister Miriam Adofo (Samuel).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Colesville Baptist Church (13100 Andrew Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904).