Vivian J. Kerby, age 63, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born January 9, 1955 in Robins, TN, Mrs. Kerby was a lifelong resident of Bartow. She was a School Teacher at Wahneta Elementary for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband: Dale Kerby; a son: Brian Kerby & a sister: Jance Wade. She was survived by two daughters: Brandi Lively (Chad), Ironton, OH & Tracy Albrecht, Winter Haven; granddaughter: Brooke Williams, Winter Haven; two sisters: Debbie Walker-Stamps (John), Haines City & Jenny Walker, Bartow; brother: Tommy Walker (Denise), Lake Wales, fiancee: John Simpson, Bartow; many uncles, aunts & cousins. Family will receive friends Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 6 - 8 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 2:00 PM at the funeral home.