Vicki Thomas Shealy

1950 - 2012

Vicki Thomas Shealy obituary, 1950-2012, Chapin, SC

BORN

1950

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Chapin Chapel

123 Columbia Ave

Chapin, South Carolina

Vicki Shealy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 6, 2012.

Vicki Thomas Shealy

CHAPIN - Funeral services for Vicki Thomas Shealy, 62, wife of Chapin Mayor Stanley E. Shealy, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday November 9, 2012 at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Caughman-Harman Funeral home, Chapin Chapel. Memorials may be made to Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church, Technology Fund, 101 East Boundary Street, Chapin, SC 29036.
Mrs. Shealy was born September 17, 1950 in Vineland, NJ and passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Ronald N. Foster and Catherine Winters Perry. She had two daughters, Lauren Victoria and the late Allison Elizabeth Shealy; sister, Terry Mays of Delray Beach, Fl and a brother, Chris Thomas of Lennon, MI. Mrs. Shealy was a member of Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church. She retired in February, 2012 after a 40 year career in newspaper journalism. She was an honor student and graduate of Pompano Beach Senior High in Florida in 1968.
After obtaining her degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina College of Journalism, she began her newspaper career at the Hartsville Messenger in 1972. She later worked as a reporter for the Greenwood Index Journal, as a staff writer and associate editor of the Newberry Observer, and served as community editor with the Neighbors section of the Columbia Record and later at the State. In 1992 she joined the staff of the Lexington County Chronicle and Dispatch-News, where she served as metro editor until her retirement in February, 2012. She was honored by the Lexington County Council and Lexington Town Council upon her retirement.

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December 2, 2012

Mayor Shealy,Please accept my deepest sympathy.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Gena Denson Leesville,SC

November 27, 2012

Josie & David Bunn

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

November 12, 2012

Christina Morris

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

November 10, 2012

andrea Logan

may the lord show vicki the way to heaven

November 9, 2012

Phyllis & Dale Shealy

Stanley and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. You
are in our thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis and Dale Shealy

November 9, 2012

Doug & Bunny Williams

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 8, 2012

Mayor Hardy King

Dear Stan and Family,
May God's comfort and strength abound through family and friends as you walk this journey of loss. Vicki left an impression on everyone she met and every word she wrote. She will be missed by the community.
Sincerely,
Hardy and Eileen King

November 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Julie and Dixon Lee

November 8, 2012

Richard & Suzanne Young

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

November 8, 2012

Linda & Jay Leviner

Dear Stan and Lauren,
We are so sorry to hear of Vicki's death. Please know that special thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

November 7, 2012

Vicki and Gary Azarigian

"He is the light of the world", His light will shine for Vicki and give her peace, His light will guide you and your family through the days ahead, bless you all.

November 7, 2012

Cathy FitzGerald

Mayor Stan and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless!

November 7, 2012

susan addy

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 7, 2012

Robin Amick

Please know you are in our prayers. May God be with you during this time of loss. Ashley and Robin Amick and family.

November 7, 2012

Jo Anne Hill

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tommy, Jo Anne, Katelyn and Wes Hill

November 7, 2012

Dan and Wendie Svoboda

Our hearts are filled with sorrow for you and Lauren. You were the best husband and did everything for her. She was blessed to have such a wonderful and caring husband. Now she is back with her father in heaven and in perfect health.

November 7, 2012

Vicki was always a pleasure to work with at the paper. She always challenged us and was full of wisdom. She will be missed. Our prayers and with you, Stan and Lauren.

November 7, 2012

Richard Able

Stan, I'm so sorry for your lost.

November 7, 2012

andrea Logan`

dear stanly shealy i am a cousin to vicki my deepest condolances to u i haven t seen vicki in yrs may she rest in peace
andrea Logan

November 7, 2012

Dear Stan and Family, you are in my prayers at this most difficult time.
Jerolene Bizzaro Drefs

November 7, 2012

Dear Stanley and Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss and have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Beckie Sites
Chip and Janet Porth

November 7, 2012

Glenn Farr

Vicki was a force of nature in her own way. As a professional colleague and friend, she taught me much for which I will be forever grateful.

Posted by Glenn Farr

November 7, 2012

Lisa Mowbray

Stan and family my deepest sympathy to you all at this time, my heart breaks for you all.

Lisa Amick Mowbray

November 7, 2012

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

November 6, 2012

Flanzie Smith

Mr. Stan Shealy
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. Had no idea she was so sick. Please accept my condolences. I pray you remain strong during this difficult time. Flanzie Meggett Smith and Family

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