Vivian Christine Mcgowan

Obituary Vivian Roupe McGowan, 74, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 in Havelock. Vivian was born in Roanoke, VA on March 20, 1947. She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, VA in 1965. She got her Associate Degree in Nursing and worked at various hospitals in the surrounding area. Vivian raised her two daughters in Salem. She ultimately got her biofeedback degree and moved to Chapel Hill, NC where she began working for UNC as a biofeedback therapist. She met the love of her life, Richard (Dick) McGowan and they were happily married until his untimely passing. They were both avid fishers, lovers of life, and enjoyed music and dancing. After Dicks passing, Vivian retired and moved to Beaufort and continued to live out her best life. She was a member of the Beaufort Garden Club, a parishioner at St. Egberts in Morehead City as well as a volunteer reading to children. She made many great friendships and was well known for her easy smile and light heart. She loved her grandson, Forrest Logan Hevener, and always looked forward to their visits and cherished their special bond. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at St. Egbert Catholic Church. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 115 Queen Street, next to Beaufort Grocery Company. Vivian was predeceased by her parents, Victor Roupe and Velma Blevins Roupe . She was also predeceased by her husband, Richard McGowan. Vivian leaves behind her two daughters, Autumn Smith Brown (Dan) and Stephanie Smith Hevener (Trent) as well has her loving grandson, Forrest Logan Hevener. She also leaves behind her faithful companion Gabby as well as two dear lifelong friends, Linda Gochenour Smithson (Ralph) and Virginia Joyce Miller Keith (Don). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Cancer Society. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Services Funeral Mass Thursday March 3, 2022 10:00 AM St. Egbert Catholic Church 1706 Evans St Morehead City, NC 28557