Vivian Ann (Phillips) Sloan

Vivian Phillips Sloan, age 80, of Sanford, NC, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Duke Raleigh Hospital.

She was born in Moore County, NC on March 9, 1940 to the late Charles McIver Phillips and Carrie Deese Phillips.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Benny Sloan, brothers Percy, Ruby, Paul, Wilbur, Warren, and Joe Phillips and sister Isabelle Staments. 

Vivian was a dedicated nurse.  She worked as an LPN at the hospital then in nursing homes for many years.  She attended CCTI, now called Central Carolina Community College.  She was the number one Wolfpack fan and was a regular at Cracker Barrel even though she was an excellent cook – especially biscuits and chicken and dumplings.  She loved cardinals and loved her cats.

She is survived by sons David Doby and wife Bonnie of Broadway, Alfred Benny “Benji” Sloan, Jr. of Cameron; daughters Rebecca Starr and husband Tony of Sanford, Cynthia Sloan Barker and husband Earl of Sanford; sisters Margaret Baker of Asheboro, Verla Smith of Randleman; grandchildren Ashley Barker, Christy Mahoney, Curt Starr and great-grandchildren Tyler, Ashli, Christopher, Kara, Katie, Ryan Jr., Beau, Parker and Lincoln.

A private graveside service will be held and there will be no visitation.  Vivian requested no flowers but, feel free to send memorials in her memory to an animal center or a Veteran’s group.

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