Vivian “Mert” M. Brison, 50, of Coatesville, died Saturday, Mach 25, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

She was the proud mother of Christian Brison whom she adored and he was her everything and biggest hero.

Born in West Chester, on Nov. 15, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Joel M. Brown Sr. and the late Audrey Brison Fountain, she grew up with a number of siblings.

She was a graduate of Avon Grove High School and attended Vocational Tech, where she obtained a cosmetologist degree, and became a licensed cosmetologist.

She was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and worked in several capacities. She was employed by the West Chester University in housekeeping before she left due to disability.

Vivian was a member of the Galilee UAME Church in Avondale, and was also a member of MT. Tabor AME Zion Church also in Avondale.

She loved to cook for family and friends, and they enjoyed everything she made. She also enjoyed traveling, partying, the outdoors and being with her family and friends. Vivian had a beautiful smile and could tell a few jokes, she also gave a few family members nicknames, you know who you are.

She is survived by her companion, Scott Terry Milbourne; one son, Christian J. Brison of Coatesville; one brother, Joel M. Brown II and his wife Rashida of Lincoln University; three sisters, Elizabeth A. Fountain of Coatesville, Angela  Jones White and her husband Darien of Oxford, Erin N. Fountain of Coatesville, and  a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles, especially aunt Cheryl Brown of West Chester; best friends,  Special Aunt Chestine Bowman of Coatesville, Sandra Upshear Nixon of West Grove, Rozalind Davis Parker of South Carolina, and MA Missy of Coatesville.

She was predeceased by one brother, Brian Brison, and her namesake, Vivian Brison.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 1, at the Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene, 240 East State Road in West Grove. Her funeral service will follow at 1noon. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene, 240  East State Road, West Grove,  Pa 19390

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.