Ruth “Tency” Skinner Vick

Rocky Mount - Emma Ruth Skinner Vick, 85, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012. She was born April 16, 1927 to the late James Roy and Catherine Osterberg Skinner. In addition to her parents, Tency was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Thomas J. Vick; daughter, Pat V. Kea; brothers, Jesse, Harvey, Billy, Ed and Bobby; and sisters, Agnes Harper and Marie Tant all of Rocky Mount. Tency was a homemaker for over 61 years. She loved her vegetable gardens and flowers. She enjoyed working at Halifax Road Nursery where she shared her love of flowers and helping others learn to grow them. Tency loved to cook for her family especially around the holidays. The best chicken pastry, collards, dressing and chicken salad not-to-mention cakes galore. Left to cherish her memory, are her daughters, Betsy Vick Petway, Jan Vick Lane and husband Bob all of Rocky Mount; son, David Thomas Vick and wife Wendy of Pinetops, son-in-law, Sammy Kea of Elm City; grandchildren, Sherri Meeks, Julie Branstetter, Jessica Petway, Allen Kea, Kevin, Keith, and Kristin Lane, Lauren Levijoki, and Lindsay Vick; great-grandchildren, Katie and Emily Meeks, Zoey and Willow Branstetter, Ean Sexton, Kaley Lane, and Kaleb Harris; great-great-grandchild, Kayden Meeks; sister, Elizabeth Narron and husband, Charlie of Mars Hill, NC; sisters-in-law, Christine Joyner and husband W.C. of Nashville, Lucille Skinner of Rocky Mount; along with several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Tencys caregivers, Peggy and Donnie Jackson, Jennifer Gold and Ann Griffin for the love and support they have shown to Tency and the family. Also, the family would like to thank 3HC for the care they have provided. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Alzheimers Research, 1305 Navoho Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27609 or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. The family will receive friends and family Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 6:00-7:30pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of Bob and Jan Lane, 6088 Waters Edge Drive, Rocky Mount. A service to remember Tency will follow the visitation at 7:30pm with Pastor Floyd Holmes officiating. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 24, 2012 at 11:00am at Mill Branch Cemetery. Arrangement entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 12/23, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 12/23, 7:30 pm Location Not Available Monday 12/24, 11:00 am Cemetery