Vivian Josephine Haggins (Adams) 81, departed this earthly life in her home, after a short illness, on Saturday evening January 25, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Vivian was born August 25, 1943, from the union of Everett Adams and Mary Eliza Williamson of Olmsted, Illinois. Several years later Vivian moved to Rockford Illinois to be with her beloved sister Betty Roby. Her education experience includes Lovejoy High School and Rock Valley College. Her employment experience includes Admiral Corporation in Harvard Illinois, Marion Health and Safety Medical Supply, Warner Lambert, and lastly she was employed by Swedish American Hospital where she retired from after 25 years of service. She became a faithful member of the Rockford Seventh Day Adventist Church in March of 1980. On February 27, 1997 Vivian married David Haggins the love of her life who she went to elementary school with. He was her childhood sweetheart, and was also from Olmsted Illinois. They enjoyed attending church together and studying the Bible, working in the ministry, attending conferences and camp meetings and traveling to class reunions and family reunions. Vivian was always a hard worker, very nurturing, loving and accommodating to her family and friends. You could always count on her to be there for you and to tell you exactly how she felt about any and everything. She enjoyed spending quality time with her loved ones. This includes being a strong support and a positive influence in her family's life and also raising her great grandson Robviere Tate.

Vivian leaves to cherish her memory her only daughter Jacqueline Lofton (Franklin) her bonus sons Jeff and Keith Johnson (deceased), three grandchildren Deon Johnson (Angie) Alanda Johnson, and Franklin D. Lofton. Six great grandchildren, Fabian and Fabbie Williams, Kaleb K. Lofton (deceased) Robviere Tate, Olivia and DJ Johnson.  Sister-in-law Vernell Haggins. Her special friend and caregiver Lecie Benford. Her entire Church family at "The Beacon of Light, SDA Church." Special nieces Christal and Carmeil and several godchildren.  Siblings  Audrey Minor (deceased) Ruby Worlds (deceased) Betty Roby , Shirley McNeil (deceased)  Pauline Stokes, her very close and special sister Evelyn Thomas (Roy) Patricia Hayes (deceased) Detroy Marshall (Debbie) Curtis Marshall, Kenneth Marshall (Sherrie) and Kaye Allen and several other special nieces, nephews, special friend MacVay Turner, and a host of family and friends whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband David Haggins.

Vivian's life was a testament to faith, love, and unwavering dedication to her family. She was a woman of strong conviction, always offering wisdom and clear sincerity of vision to those around her. Whether through her nurturing care for her husband during his illness or her involvement in the church, or her commitment to her career, she touched countless lives. Vivian's legacy of faith, strength, and love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Though she will be deeply missed, we take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace, reunited with her beloved husband and cherished loved ones in the presence of the Lord.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday  February 11, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.