Birth date: Jun 30, 1921 Death date: Feb 15, 2016
Vivian J. Langley 1921-2016 Vivian J. Langley was born on June 30, 1921 in Camp Hill Alabama, to proud parents Mr. John Langley and Ernestine (Nee Bruce) Langley. She was preceded in death by two brothers and their wives, John El Read Obituary
Sis. Langley was such a lovely person. It is now the Christmas seasons and i can remember how devoted she was teaching the children of the mission baptist church preschool of the VI. A year after she moved bach home, I moved to Florida she would call to check on me and my children, she would encourage them to keep walking with the Lord. She was such an inspirattion . So many times she would pray with me and kept me grounded. She was a blessing.
Vivian was my mother's first cousin. Hixie (Bruce) Boon being my mom's mother and Ernestine(Bruce) Langley being hers. Though we lived so many miles apart all my life, we enjoyed a few joyous get togethers, notably the Bruce reunion back in 1980 with as many of the Bruce family that could come to Camp Hill, Alabama and pack into Ernestine's little house to celebrate & reminisce over buttermilk pie & sweet tea. Vivian was solely focused on sharing God's love with others. She would call to wish us a Happy Birthday and always add a Bible verse of blessing. We shared a warm family heritage in this world and will also in the world that is yet invisible.
See you soon dear cousin!
love, Mary
My condolences to the family of Sis. Vivian Langley. She and I were roommates back in the early 1960's at Hospital Ground, St. Thomas, USVI. I had come to help begin their Christian Day School and found Sis. Langley to be a remarkable woman-of-God. She was Church musician, Bible teacher, and so much more. Her Godly wit and humor helped me adjust to island life. (However, neither of us could cook!!!) She was full of energy! (Blackstrap molasses), and she was given to much prayer and God's Word. I thank God for the life of Sis. Vivian Langley. (Busy up in heaven for sure!)
May God Bless and keep you, during your time of loss and sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed hearing the wonderful stories Ms. Vivian had of her mission trips. We also enjoyed her accordion playing. Love and God Bless, Margaret L. Aldridge & Kimberly D. Aldridge Benson
Miss Langley was a very special lady! She was my Youth Leader and influenced my life greatly! She remained my friend for 61 years! We sadly miss her but we cherish her memory!
Please accept my condolences, may our Heavenly Father comfort you at this time of sorrow. " He will swallow up death forever, and our God will wipe away the tears from all faces." Isaiah 25:8
Sister Langley could do so many things well. She could turn two popsicle sticks into an unbelievable work of art. Oh, let's not talk about what she could do with Elmer's glue and a few pieces of macaroni! She taught us so much about God and His love when we were little, at Bovoni Baptist Church on St. Thomas. She was stern when she needed to be but in love. She loved the Lord with such passion and dedication and wanted others to know His love as well. She lived a long, productive life leading people to Christ, helping others and building God's kingdom. Her spirit is rejoicing in God's presence. My sincere condolences to her family.
I am thankful to the Lord for the life and memory of Sister Langley and for the great influence she had on my life. She encouraged me in my walk with the Lord as a new believer in St. Kitts island in the Caribbean in 1962. I received from her a deep appreciation for God-honoring Christian music and a deep desire to memorize the Word of God. Because of her influence, I was able to attend Oklahoma Baptist University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Sister Langley encouraged me greatly during my service for the Lord as pastor, Christian educator and Christian media worker in St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Thomas, Barbados, the Cayman Islands and Florida, USA. The last time I spoke to her by phone at the nursing facility, she told me that she prayed for me and my family often, even after all these years and she encouraged me to "hide" God's Word in my heart. I still have a vivid picture in my head of Sister Langley running through the rain in St. Kitts to retrieve an American flag that was being washed away in the muddy waters. Another warm memory I have is of her encouraging me, one of the "young preacher boys" at the Antioch Baptist Church in St. Kitts, as she played her accordion in the many street meetings we had all across the island. This great woman of God touched my life in a way that has greatly influenced my ministry all these years. I thank God for sending her my way. May she now find perfect rest in the arms of her loving Lord. To God be the glory!
- Lambert Mills
Sister Langley served the Lord with a passion. She fought the fight, ran the race and now will receive her reward. Our family will always cherish her memory.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Mr. & Mrs. Simmon and family
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
