Vivienne Ewart Gravenor

Vivienne Ewart Gravenor, age 86, of Leicester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 20, 2026 at the Teresa House in Geneseo surrounded by her family.

She was born in Vereenigin Republic of South Africa on July 12, 1940, daughter to the late Alan Ewart Spence and Iris Blanche Edwards.

Vivienne worked at the Standard Bank in Estcourt, South Africa, she was a school secretary in three schools and a Housemother at Epworth Girls School in South Africa. A caregiver to many and was a small business owner until her retirement in 2016.

She is survived by a son: Terence Alan (Belinda) Petersen of Australia, daughter: Cheryl Anne (Timothy) Archibald of Leicester, step-children: Mark (Ariane) Gravenor , Steve (Sonia) Gravenor both of South Africa, siblings: Earle Ewart (Carin) Spence, Margaret Anne Golding, Stuart Ewart Spence, Bruce Ewart Spence all of South Africa, grandchildren: Brett C. (Roxanne) Petersen, Kevin S. (Megen) Petersen, Brittany (Brendon) Davids, Bradley B. (Renee') Archibald, Candice M. (Jamie) Miller, Andrea Anne (Joseph) Cappon, step grandchildren: Astrid (Mitchell) Ligtvoet, Nina Gravenor, Muriel, Jean Michel and Celine Gravenor, great grandchildren: Skylar and Wyatt Cappon, Adelaide and Scarlett Archibald, Georgia, Lane and Knox Miller, Chad, Max and Zack Petersen, Bronx, Axel, Tex and Paxton Petersen, Hunter Davids, step-great grandchild: Neela Ligtvoet along with many nieces, nephews and caring friends.

Along with her parents Vivienne is preceded in death by her husband: William E. Radley Jr. who passed away in December, 2025 and step son: Craig (Lorelle) Gravenor.

Vivienne faithfully served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of Leicester Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Leicester.

A Celebration of Vivienne's life will be held on Tuesday November 3rd at 11:00 am at the Christ Community Church 26 Center St. Geneseo, NY 14454.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Young Life Genesee Valley P.O. Box 213 Geneseo, NY 14454 or visit www.geneseevalley.younglife.org to donate or to the Teresa House 21 Highland Rd. Geneseo, NY 14454 or visit www.teresahouse.org to donate.