Rev. Vivian M. Tinsley

Rev. Vivian M. Tinsley, 84 of New Brunswick, NJ died August 12, 2018, at Willow Creek Rehabilitation Center, Somerset, NJ. Rev. Tinsley was born May 24, 1934, to the late Annie Velma Whitted and James Tolliver. She was an Associate Minister at Mt. Zion AME Church in New Brunswick for many years. Reverend Vivian Tinsley was born May 24, 1934 in White Plains, New York to the late and loving James Tolliver and Annie Velma Whitted. She was educated in the New York State Public School System. In High School she played basketball, softball, and ran track. Playing these sports taught her the value of hard work, dedication and self-motivation. Rev. Tinsley was a team player. Upon completion of High School she attended and graduated college in New York City. After she earned her college degree she worked in the New York Public Library. She was also a Fashion Designer who sponsored a variety of fashion shows. Reverend Tinsley always had a heart for helping people, which led her to Volunteer at North General Hospital. Out of her love for people, she studied Nursing in New York City and was licensed by the state of New York. Reverend Tinsley was employed for over 30 years at Harlem Hospital in New York City. When she was not working at the hospital Reverend Tinsley served in her home church as an Associate Minister/Local Elder at Metropolitan A.M.E. Church in Harlem, New York. She retired from Harlem Hospital and relocated to East Brunswick, NJ to be closer to her best friend and sister in Christ, Josephine Parks. However, she did not retire from serving God's church. She joined and became a member of Mount Zion A.M.E. Church in New Brunswick, NJ in the year of 2001. Rev. Tinsley served as a Class Leader and President of the Seniors Ministry from 2002-2003. She served from 2001 until 2015 as an Associate Minister on the Pulpit Ministry. She was faithful in visiting those that were sick and shut in. She loved being independent, she loved blessing others by giving, enjoyed reading and her favorite color was Green. If you were to ask her what her favorite scripture is, she would say "please forgive me because I am having difficulty remembering some things, but immediately she would let you know I love The Lord, and he takes good care of me." She was preceded in death by her Parents, Brother and Sister. She leaves to cherish her fond memory, Best Friend Josephine Parks, Warren Allen Cook who was her caregiver and like a son to her, the Mt. Zion AME Church family and a host of friends.

Rev. Vivian M. Tinsley

May 24, 1934 - August 12, 2018