Vicki Chastain Edwards-Hicks, 70, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2021, in San Angelo.
Vicki was the surprise package bestowed upon James Monroe (Pappy) Chastain and Mildred Lucille (Millie) Riddell Chastain on October 26, 1950, in San Angelo, Texas. She continued to make their lives interesting until Pappy left in July of 1985 and Millie left in April of 2006. At the time that Vicki was born, her mother and father already had her oldest sister Donna, who thought she would be an only child. Boy, was she surprised! Donna was her best friend and partner in crime, and, because of the age difference, she was like a mom to her. She was also blessed with two older brothers, James Monroe Chastain, Jr. and William Roy Chastain who preceded her in death.
Vicki’s education began at Mrs. Bode's Private School in 1955 and continued through Santa Rita Elementary, Lee Junior High, Central High School, and a couple of years at Angelo State University. For many years she enjoyed the bounty of being a homemaker, mother, and farm hand on a farm just east of San Angelo. There she learned more about life, love, hard work, and friendships than she could ever have garnered in all of her years in school.
She and her first husband (Aris Edwards) were given the privilege of raising 5 children and having a hand in raising many, many more. Their children are Les Edwards (her stepson and game playing partner), Loren Edwards (her stepson and lifelong buddy), Ashley Michelle Edwards, Jaime Daryl Edwards and Joshua Andrew Edwards, all being the loves of her life and reason for being.
When farming got rough, Vicki was blessed to have the opportunity to begin a career in sales management. She worked for Avon for 33 years as a representative (3 years) and a Corporate District Sales Manager, eventually encompassing a wide scope of the State of Texas. It was during this time that she made everlasting friendships in both the representative and co-worker realm. Her most fulfilling accomplishments in this field were being able to help women become confident enough in themselves to grow a business that would contribute to or support their families. God was good to have afforded her this pleasure.
In 2002, she began her career in the funeral business. This was the place that God had intended for her to be for all this time. Through the experience that life gave her, Vicki was able to impart love and understanding to those who would make arrangements for an end-of-life celebration both at the time of need and in the pre-need arenas. Thank you to both Ray Harper and Jeff Harper for being her mentors and friends and for giving her this beautiful experience. In 1992, she met Butch (Morris L.) Hicks who would become her best friend and partner for the rest of her life. They were married on May 20, 1994, and she gained a beautiful and loving daughter, Lori Davis (Jed), and eventually two granddaughters, Chelsi and Haley. Through their partnership, Butch and Vicki raised a grandson, Mason James Edwards, who has been the child that they never had together. They have also had the bountiful opportunity to provide love and guidance to one more very important grandchild in their lives, Oliver Gene Edwards.
Vicki was preceded in death by her father and mother (Grannat and Muhr); her sister, Donna Chastain Huffman Taylor; her brothers, James Monroe Chastain, Jr. and wife Jean, and William Roy Chastain; her two infant children, baby boy Edwards and Kimberly Shea Edwards; and many aunts and uncles. She was also preceded by many beloved pets who gave her boundless and unconditional love and joy.
Left behind to carry on the legacy is Vicki’s loving and patient husband, Butch Hicks; the loves of her life, her children, Les Edwards (Michelle), Lori Davis (Jed) , Loren Edwards (Cheryl), Ashley Edwards, Jaime Edwards and Josh Edwards (Gina); her grandchildren Dakota Edwards, Mason Edwards and Oliver Edwards, Caz and Casey Edwards, Chelsi and Haley Davis, Logan Edwards, Isaac Edwards and Cash Cave. Also left behind to find another warm lap are her pup, Lacey, and her kitties Maow Maow, Ellie Mae and Callie. Vicki was also survived by her niece, Nancy Chastain Frazier, and nephew, Mike Chastain. There are a host of cousins, some of whom she knew and loved and some that she didn’t even know. Then, there are those who would have been a part of her family and were for a long time but weren't in the end. She still loves you all! Anyone who desires to leave a memory in Vicki’s name is asked to forego flowers, as they die. Please help someone else by donating to PAWS for life, CASSIE'S PLACE, CRITTER SHACK or another animal rescue facility, Meals for the Elderly, Make A Wish Foundation or Wounded Warriors Project, which would also be a choice close to her heart. There will be an adoption event in San Angelo, in honor of Vicki’s passion for animals, held at a later time.
The Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, September 10, 2021, at Harper Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
“I am gone, but hopefully not forgotten by the family and friends that I have loved so very dearly. Please carry on the traditions and the instructions that you were lovingly (and sometimes forcefully) given. Continue to love one another and be mindful of each other’s needs in my absence as you always have.”
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com.
Viewing
Thursday, September 09, 2021
12:00PM - 7:00PM
Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904
Funeral Service
Friday, September 10, 2021
2:00PM
Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904
Final Resting Place
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens
4989 FM Highway 1223
San Angelo, TX 76905
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