Vivian (“Tut”) Lucille Abshier, 93, of Wadsworth, Texas, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home on April 21, 2026, surrounded by her children at her home.

She was born in Old Gulf, Texas, on June 21, 1932, to Joseph and Minnie Ottis and was raised in Wadsworth.

She graduated from Bay City High School, where she was a cheerleader and played basketball.

She married Jon Edward Abshier on August 9, 1951. They made their home in Wadsworth, where they raised their five children: Kim, Dave, Chuck, Beth, and Mitch.

Vivian worked at First National Bank of Bay City early in her marriage. She later became a devoted stay-at-home mother and homemaker, raising their five children while also serving as the bookkeeper for the family construction business.

She later worked for and retired from Bay City ISD as a secretary at Linnie Roberts Elementary School.

Vivian volunteered for many years as a Pink Lady at Matagorda General Hospital, where she also served as an officer.

A strong woman of faith, she loved the Lord with all her heart and soul and was a role model for what true faith looks like. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she served in the Altar Society and as a Eucharistic minister. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

She enjoyed life to the fullest alongside the love of her life, Jon “Bunt” Abshier, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. She loved spending time with family and friends, traveling, and playing bridge. She brought a bright smile and love to everyone she met and never knew a stranger.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jon Edward Abshier; her parents, Joseph and Minnie Ottis; and her brother, Charles Ottis.

She is survived by her children: Kim O. Abshier (Karen), whose children include Amy (Chris) - Ester Rose, Ian, Kasper, and Zee; Doug Abshier (Stacey); J. David Abshier (Melissa); Chuck S. Abshier (Sandi), whose children include Charlie T.; Chris (Ashley) - Madison and Kyrsten Hunter (Austin) - Kassen; Clayton; Chesney Girouard (Chris) - Emily Proctor (John T.) - Penelope; Haylee Joe; Brindley; Dustin; and Kaci Tindell (J.J.) - Peyton and Maddox; Beth McDonald (J.W.), whose children include Wendie Burroughs (Bobby) - Asa and Addi; Jeremy McDonald (Janee) - Blaine and Tucker; and Amber Jo McDonald; and Mitch J. Abshier (Paula), whose children include Taylor; Lindsey Sharp (Will) - Sloan and Callan. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Monday, April 27, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wadsworth. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM. Viewing will begin at 9:00 AM Tuesday, April 29, 2026 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM with Rev. Stephen Vacek officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be grandsons Douglas Abshier, Charlie Abshier, Chris Abshier, Jeremy McDonald, Taylor Abshier and Will Sharp. Honoree Pallbearers Bobby Burroughs, Chris Girouard and JJ Tindell.

She was truly the Matriarch of our family and will be greatly missed.

The family would like to send special thanks to Mary Naranjo, Theresa Becerra and Pat Lule for the special care you gave our mom.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in her name to the Sacred Heart Alter Society, PO Box 354, Wadsworth, TX 77483