Vivian Elouise Grafe, 85, of Cuero passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020.  She was born November 9, 1934 in Hobson to Benjamin and Marie Bordovsky. Vivian grew up in Hobson and went to school in Falls City graduating in 1952.  After graduation she went to Nursing School in Hallettsville and achieved her LVN license.  Vivian married Eugene F. "Gene" Grafe on September 6, 1954 in Hobson and moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina with Gene.  In 1957 she and the family moved to Cuero.  In addition to raising four children, Vivian worked in her nursing career both part and full time.  Her career spanned work in Nursing Homes, Hospitals and Clinical Nursing.  Vivian enjoyed Clinical Nursing dealing with mothers and their babies.  Many of their young patients remember her as giving "no hurt" shots and she delighted in seeing the children of the children she cared for.  After 30+ years of serving the sick, Vivian retired and became a housewife to take care of her husband and family.

She is survived by three daughters, Debbie (Randy) Liesman, Sandy (Tommy deceased) Gohmert and Brenda (Lendell) Laxton; son, David (Laura) Grafe; seven grandchildren, Bryan (Rebecca) Laxton, Dr. Gage Liesman, Kristen Liesman, Zach Grafe, Garret Grafe, Jennifer (Brent) Gohmert Coates, Stacey (Matt) Gohmert Nelson; five great-grandchildren, Braylin Laxton, Charley Rose Nelson, Ella Gene Nelson, Cooper Thomas Coates and Clara Roselle Coates; one great-great-grandson, Parker Wayne Laxton; sister, Loretta (Pat) Dziuk; two brothers, Clarence (Janice) Bordovsky and Edward (Yolie) Bordovsky and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years, Gene; son-in-law, Tommy Gohmert; two brothers, B.J. Bordovsky and Aubrey Bordovsky; sister, Geraldine Albrecht and one nephew.

Vivian enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She also enjoyed fishing, playing bridge, traveling, cooking and trying "new" recipes.

Pallbearers include Bryan Laxton, Dr. Gage Liesman, Zach Grafe, Garrett Grafe, Braylin Laxton, Matt Nelson and Brent Coates.

A very special thank you to Janie, Lorene and Sylvia for the long-term care and commitment provided to the Grafe family. Their love and compassion has been greatly appreciated over the years.

Vivian will be lying in state at Freund Funeral Home on ­­­­Monday, September 21, 2020 at 8 AM.  A rosary will be recited on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 2:30 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will begin at 3 PM with Father Jasper Liggio officiating.  Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.  Social distancing and mask wearing are required.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or a charity of the donor's choice.

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfunealhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.