Lena Faye Truss Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 22, 2023, at the age of 69, Lena Faye Truss (Kosciusko, Mississippi) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Mary Eileen Vivians of Leake County; her brothers, Ray Charles, Vernet and Darnet; and her niece Glenda.

She is survived by: her children, LaSpecial "Dink" Halbert of Louisville, MS, Benjamin "Benjie" Vivians of Lena, MS, Ollie Terry Truss (Sandra) of Jackson, MS, Diana Matlock (Jerry) of Canton, MS, Josllynn Bush of Vaiden, MS, Ariel Truss and Kasei Truss of Kosciusko, MS; her siblings, Sally Ruth Smith of Carthage, MS, Mary McDougal of Jackson, MS, Dorothy Berryman (Edgar) of Harmony, MS, Carlton Vivians of Moss Point, MS and Adolph Vivians (Betty) of Carthage, MS; her siblings-in-law, Dorothy Lee of Kosciusko, MS, Margaret Griffin (Thomas) of Dossville, MS, JC Truss (Cat) of Kosciusko and James Smith (Brittany) of Arkansas; her aunts and uncles, Carlton Slaughter of Los Angeles, CA, Frank Vivians (Debbie) of Waterloo, IA, Accie Vivians (Debbie), James Vivians (Irene) of Collinsville, MS, Evilois Brazzil of Chicago, Ill (Julia Crouther) and Bessie Vivians of Carthage, MS; and her close friend Patricia Windham. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.