Vivian Pearl Hotz Terrell passed away June 30, 2026. She was born July 11, 1929, in Gonzales, TX. Vivian lived in the Gonzales and Luling community in her younger life and in Cuero during her later years. She was the second child to her father, Thomas Winfred Hotz and her mother, Alma Saloma May Hotz.
Vivian worked as a Nurse Aid at Cuero Community Hospital for many years. She loved caring for others and did so with pride.
She enjoyed sewing quilts and pillows. Almost every resident and staff member at Twin Pines North was given a pillow she made while living there. She also baked for the Nursing Home residents in Cuero and Twin Pines North. She loved making Buttermilk Pies, Pumpkin and Banana Bread and did so weekly. Vivian would never miss a family holiday or event.
Vivian walked, as all Christians should, in the steps of Jesus. She was: HAPPY, GENEROUS, KIND, LOVING and GIVING. She thought of others rather than herself and was always available when others needed her help.
Vivian loved her family and friends. She never missed a baseball or soccer game of her grandsons if at all possible. She learned how to quilt by spending much time with her best friend, Nell Simpson. Vivian visited their home so often, Nell’s family considered her as part of their family.
Vivian loved telling stories to anyone that would listen. Her favorite topic was her grandsons, great-grandsons, daughter and son-in-law. She also liked talking about her fun times growing up and her parents.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Alma; sisters, Louise Colter and Sytha Kidd and brother, Oscar Hotz. She is survived by her siblings, Betty Billings and Charles Hotz; daughter, Barbara Shutter and husband, Stephen; grandsons, Jordan Shutter and wife, Lauren; Dr. Timothy Shutter and wife, Morgan; and great-grandsons, Jacob and Matthew Shutter.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026, 9:00 AM at Freund Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Brian Billings, Clint Brandstetter, Regan Qualls, Chuck Hotz, John Simpson and Adam Simpson.
Honorary Pallbearers include Charles Hotz, Betty Billings and Ronald Kidd.
A Red Oak tree will be planted in memory of Vivian on the Shutter land in Coletoville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Twin Pines North Client Activity Fund, 1301 Mallette Dr, Victoria, TX 77904 or Crown Hospice, 1406 E Red River, Victoria, TX 77901.