Vivian Carole Poole, 84, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 23, 1940, in Muhlenberg County to the late James Courtland Arnett and Ella Marie Matheny Arnett. Vivian graduated from Graham School and retired as a paralegal for Texas Gas. She was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church for almost 50 years and enjoyed senior trips and volunteering in the nursery and kitchen.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Leon G. Poole; brother, Marvin Arnett; and a sister, Judy Hope.
She is survived by three children, Bryan (Lori) Poole of Owensboro, Kevin (Pamela) Poole of Owensboro, and Joanna (Jimmy) Decker of Versailles, KY; five grandchildren: Courtney and Kendra Poole, Emily Poole, and Hayden and Alex Decker; brother, Michael Arnett; several nieces and nephews; and her dearest friend, Patsy Drewery.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation is from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.