OBITUARY: Vivian Dawn Sleeth, Beloved Cancer Warrior, 10, Passed Away July 15

Rockledge resident impacted thousands during her courageous battle with cancer

Vivian Dawn Sleeth, 10, passed away July 15, 2025. Vivian was a courageous cancer warrior. Although she was young, she was able to achieve her career goals. In September of 2022, she was sworn in as an honorary Titusville Police Officer. In December of 2023, she was sworn in as an honorary Deputy Sheriff with BCSO. In March 2025, she served as Press Secretary at the White House. In April of 2025, she was sworn in as an honorary Firefighter with the Rockledge Fire Department. And, as only Vivian could do, she was promoted to Honorary Chief of the Titusville Police Department in April 2025.

BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – It is with deep sadness and severely broken hearts that we announce the passing of Vivian Dawn Sleeth, 10, of Rockledge, Florida.

Vivian passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after a 37-month hard-fought battle with DIPG. At the time of her passing, she was encircled with love by her mother, brother, grandmother, and loyal service dog, Omega.

Vivian was born on May 8, 2015, in Wichita, Kansas. She brought joy, laughter, and love to everyone she met.

She shined as a bright light everywhere she went. She was vivacious, quick-witted, spunky, high-spirited, and full of life. She had the most beautiful blue eyes. Her smile was contagious. She was so very smart, athletic, kind, and generous. Even though she missed a lot of days due to treatment, she finished fourth grade with straight As and was given, for the first time ever, the Super Pride (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Effort) Award.

Her love of dinosaurs fascinated those around her. It was very evident in everything Vivian did that she loved God, family, and her friends. Though her time with us was brief, her kindness and love touched the lives of many.

WATCH: Nine-year-old Rockledge cancer patient Vivian “Viv” Sleeth, after a motorcycle ride, held her 3^rd Annual Lemonade Stand on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 at her home in Rockledge. Hundreds of friends and supporters of Viv turned out for some homemade lemonade. The Friday Night Locker Room’s Orville Susong and Steve Wilson attended and talked with multiple individuals on-site.

Even though Vivian was young, she was able to accomplish her career goals. In September of 2022, she was sworn in as an honorary Titusville Police Officer. In December of 2023, she was sworn in as an honorary Deputy Sheriff with BCSO.

In March 2025, she served as Press Secretary at the White House. In April of 2025, she was sworn in as an honorary Firefighter with the Rockledge Fire Department. And, as only Vivian could do, she was promoted to Honorary Chief of the Titusville Police Department in April 2025.

Vivian was preceded in death by her Pop, Robert E. Morton, Jr.; her Mamaw, Sheila Sleeth; and her Papaw, John Sleeth. She is survived by her loving mother, Brittany Sleeth; her hero brother, Corbin Sleeth; her father, Justin Sleeth; her grandmother (Hunni), Vicki Morton; her great-grandmother, Marge Jarvis; and many other relatives, close friends, a very supportive community, and others around the world that will cherish her memory forever.

A Celebration of Vivian’s short but exceptional Life has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Merritt Island, with a reception to follow. To honor Vivi, please wear blue or anything with dinosaurs!

In lieu of flowers, Vivian’s mother and grandmother ask that you please donate directly to the Team Viv Venmo (@Brittany-Sleeth-3) for the foundation the family plans to start to provide comfort and pampering to parents who are fighting for the lives of their children that are battling DIPG.

Nine-year-old Rockledge cancer patient Vivian “Viv” Sleeth and her mom, Brittany Sleeth, at Viv’s 3rd Annual Lemonade Stand in 2024. Hundreds of friends and supporters of Viv’s turned out for the Lemonade Stand to support Viv in her battle with cancer.

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