Viva Brondell Harper Obituary
The passing of Viva Brondell Harper of Van Alstyne, Texas occurred on July 11, 2026. Viva, born on August 9, 1938, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clayton Harper and Jewel Elam Harper; her son Gary Simpson; her grandchildren, Victoria Lodge (Tori) and Aiden Talamantez; and her brothers, Burnice Harper, Johnny Meryl Harper, Clayton Harper, Carson Harper, Billy Joe Harper, Leonidas Harper, Randall Harper and Winfred Harper (Pete).
She is survived by: her daughters, Nancy Russell of McKinney, TX, Pat Simpson of Pekin, IL, LaDonna (RJ Jamieson), Tonya (Ryan Lodge) and Tina (Dave Shults). She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in loving memory of her granddaughter Victoria (Tori) Lodge.
