Viva Lee Bates-Johnson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Viva Lee Bates-Johnson of Cullman, Alabama, who passed away on October 13, 2025, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, R. Lem Bates and Mamie P. Bates; and her siblings, Myrtle Hendrix, Dorothy Hancock, Robert Grady Bates, William Thomas Bates, Walter Jack Bates, John Thad Bates, Henry W Bates and Kenneth Terry Bates.
She is survived by: her children, Charlotte M. Mackin of Daphne, AL., Valarie Anita Johnson-Overturf of Montana, Tippi J. Lawson of Huntsville, AL. and Archie A. Johnson of Cullman, AL.; and her brother Franklin D. Bates. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Moss-Service Funeral Home (1901 2nd Ave NW, Cullman, AL 35055). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 12:15 PM to 12:19 PM at the Shedd Cemetery.
