Vivian Adair Neely

Vivian Adair Neely, 84, a native of Beaumont, TX, and a 63-year resident of the greater Baton Rouge area, passed away on April 18, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on April 25, 1939.

Vivian was a dedicated Social Worker for the City of Baker, Louisiana. Where she performed pre-sentencing investigations for the City Court. She was the founder of the Baker Counseling Service, offering free counseling to the residents of Baker. Additionally, she generously volunteered for the Southern Law Enforcement Foundation, where she performed counseling and training roles to providing critical incident stress management support to law enforcement officers and their families across Louisiana.

A Master Gardener and volunteer with the LSU AgCenter, Vivian devoted countless hours to tending the grounds at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge.

Vivian loved to travel both domestically and internationally. She took great pleasure in sharing her many trips with her grandchildren and teaching them to value experiences more than belongings.

Vivian is survived by her sons Charles Ervin (Phyllis), Daniel Ervin (Renee), her grandsons Zachary Ervin (Margarita), Jared Ervin (Cierra), her granddaughter Danielle Ervin, her great-grandchildren Marygail Ervin and Jack Ervin. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lydia Ervin, her father Charles Neely, her mother Jean Neely, and her sister Cheryl Neely.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Vivian may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Rest in peace, Vivian Adair Neely. Your dedication to helping others and your love for gardening will always be remembered.