Viva June O'Grady passed from this life on September 21, 2025, at the age of 83.  Her life began on November 27, 1941, when she was welcomed by her parents Virgil and Velma (Beatty) Hughes in Pocasset, Oklahoma.

Viva spent her childhood and life in various locations.  She was blessed with four children. Teresa, Gary, Sheryl, and Larry.   Her children filled her life and heart with love.

Viva loved to play games on her computer, she enjoyed working with porcelain and ceramics and woodworking, and she especially loved to dance.

Viva is survived by her children, Teresa A. O'Grady Smith, Gary F. O'Grady, Sheryl L. O'Grady Cannon, and Larry M. O'Grady.  She also leaves behind a sister Vera Rose Savage along with 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

There are other relatives and many friends who were blessed to have known Viva.  May her soul rest in peace.

A memorial graveside will be held in Michigan at a later date.