Vivian M. Malicoat

Vivian M. Malicoat, 80, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021.
Malicoat was born Feb. 8, 1941 to Leroy and Mildred (Robertson) Vandergrift in Bois D’Arc. In 1957, Vivian and James Malicoat were united in marriage and shared over 64 years together.
Malicoat is survived by her husband James L. Malicoat; children, James A. Mailcoat, Paula Bussard and husband Everett, Eric Malicoat and wife Shelly, Paul Malicoat and wife Renea; eight grandchildren; multiple great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Vandergrift and Gary Vandergrift; nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and many friends.
Malicoat was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Virgil Vandergrift.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Ash Grove Cemetery, Ash Grove.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove.