Vivian O. Holt, age 103, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Rochelle Community Hospital.  She was born on January 10, 1922 in Lauderdale County, Alabama, the daughter of Clarence and Pearl (Craven) Eppes.  Vivian married Thurman L. "T.L." Holt on November 28, 1940 in Cross County, Arkansas; he preceded her in death on October 28, 2008. Also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Clarence, Jr., Kenneth and Jerry Eppes; two sisters: Pauline Cowan, and Viola Grantham; and her daughter, Rita Holt.

Vivian loved spending time and keeping in contact with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed creating art, finishing many amazing pictures with her color pencil set.

She is survived by her daughter, Lynda (Ron) Sassaman of Rochelle; three grandsons: Tim (Heather) Potts, Jim Potts, and Tom Potts; two step granddaughters: Kim (Greg) Burgess, and Sherri (Kevin) Smith; four great grandchildren: Emily, Hannah, Dawson and Vivian; great great grandson, Chase; several step great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle with Rev Dominic Venuso officiating.  Visitation will be on Friday from 9 AM to 10 AM prior to the funeral.  Burial will follow at Trinity Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made in Vivian's memory to Church of Christ.  Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.