Vivien Lee Shiner's Obituary
Vivien Lee Shiner, fondly referred to as Viv, was born on April 29, 1944, in Arlington, Virginia, to Marguerite Plaugher and Randolph Smith. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the age of 81.
Vivien received her education through the Arlington County Public School System. She was employed by PMI in Washington, DC for over 20 years. In addition to her professional career, she served as a cheerleading coach and worked at a daycare center during her spare time. She also worked as a crossing guard for many years. Vivien had a passion for creating floral arrangements throughout the year, decorating both the interior and exterior of her home. She loved “digging in the dirt” in her yard and flower beds. She was also devoted to animal welfare, caring for three stray dogs- Lucky, Sadie, and Shadow.
An enthusiastic reader, Vivien enjoyed books and classic western films such as Gunsmoke, Laramie, and Riflemen.
Vivien shared 61 years of marriage with the late Leon “Skip” Marshall Shiner, beginning on June 16, 1962. Together, they raised two sons, Daniel Lee Shiner and Donald Marshall Shiner, of whom she was exceptionally proud.
Vivien’s memory will be cherished by her sons, Daniel Shiner (Malinda) and Donald Shiner (Renee); her sister, Michele Horton (Rick); her brother, Robert “Skipper” Smith (predeceased); three nieces whom she regarded as daughters; the late Becky Whibley (Frank), Karen Nobles (John), and Cheryl Griffis (DeWayne); her nieces and nephews; Frankie Whibley, Erin Austin (Mark), Carleigh Snodgrass (Harris), Caitlyn Lotz (Austin), Amanda Malson (Rex), John Nobles Jr., Zach Nobles (Olivia) and Matthew Griffis; seven great nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren; Kelsy, Kyle (Grace), Kendra, Derek, Joseph (Sophia), LeAnna, Megan (Casey) and Dustin; eight great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org/donate
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8.”
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