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Mary Vick Obituary
Mary Margaret Coleman Vick died peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at home.
She was born on September 14, 1929, in Conroe, Texas. A descendant of two pioneer Conroe families, the Samuel K. Haileys and J. W. Colemans, Mary Margaret was the daughter of the late Myron and Eleanor Hailey Coleman. She graduated from Conroe High School and attended Southwestern University. She was a graduate of Massey Business School.
Mary Margaret married the love of her life, Robert Martin Vick, on August 6, 1948. For sixty-seven years, they were an inspiration to many, including their two daughters, Marti Vick Riggall of Charleston, West Virginia, and Lucy Vick Kneisley, Conroe. She was a life-long member of First United Methodist Church, Conroe. Her greatest joy was spending time with her daughters and their families. Mary Margaret enjoyed reminiscing about her childhood years and friends in Conroe and her quick wit brightened the room until the very end.
She is preceded in death by her infant son born in 1953, and her brother-in-law, J. Peter Gaffney. Mary Margaret was soon joined by her husband of over sixtyseven years, Robert Martin. She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Marti and William Riggall and Lucy and Kevin Kneisley. She was a beloved "Mommee" to her grandchildren: Todd and wife Stephanie Long, Ellicott City, MD; Shaina Riggall Starcher and her husband Clifford, Charleston, WV; Korin Riggall Parsons and husband Tony, Charleston, WV; Coleman and wife Blakely Kneisley, Houston, TX; Robert and wife Amanda Kneisley, Conroe, TX; and Samuel and wife Brittany Kneisley, Houston, TX.
Mary Margaret also was blessed with five great-grandchildren: Ameera Elizabeth Starcher, Amina Gineve Starcher, Nicholas Martin Long, Emerie Noelle Parsons, and Lucy Elizabeth Kneisley. She also is survived by her sister, Charlotte Coleman Gaffney, Shreveport, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, January 22, 2016, at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church in Conroe, Texas. A reception will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church, 4308 West Davis St. Conroe, TX 77304, or the charity of your choice.
We will forever hold Mary Margaret in our hearts.
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Memories and Condolences
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January 23, 2016
Marti, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I only know your parents from college days and talking with them on the phone. I know that they were wonderful and I know that you will miss them.They are together in heaven, looking down and watching over you. Always, Lyn Powers Bratten
January 22, 2016
To Lucy Kneisley and all of the Vick family; All through the years I often spoke to you parents at our church. They were both so very dear. I was privileged to sit with them at Morris Bateman's 100th birthday party and enjoyed our visit. The staff at Conroe Regional Cardic Rehab dearly loved your father and were so saddened at hear that your parents had passed away. They were so worried about "Bo" your father's dog. He had always spoken so lovingly about his "Bo" (I attend rehab three days a week.) My friend, Becky Page assured us that Bo would be well cared for,
My heart aches for you in the loss of your precious parents.
Many prayers,
Bonnie Wilkinson
Tom Sanders
January 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 20, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Martin so soon after Mary Margaret. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lucy and the entire family during this difficult time. Jan Robin and Bill Schultze
Patti Everett
January 20, 2016
Lucy, I am so sorry about the loss of your parents. My father was fond of his Aggie friends and I believe he had a lot of respect for both your parents.You were so blesses as was I to have wonderful parents, and I know you feel blessed. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time!
Ginger Sellars-Kaasjager
January 20, 2016
Mr. and Mrs. Vick were very dear to my heart and I have really enjoyed getting to know them over the past few years. They were such sweet people and will be missed. I am so sorry to learn of their passing and will be praying for your families.
My deepest sympathies,
Ginger Sellars-Kaasjager
BETTYE COMEAUX
January 19, 2016
HI LUCY. I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR PARENTS. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Katie Villarevia
January 19, 2016
Martin was an amazing fellow. He was always talking about his family and his beloved little Beau. At his age, he still taught me a thing or two about an iPad, sharing a blog he read or his photo stream! He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. Love to his family. Katie, RN at cardiac rehab.
January 19, 2016
Dear Family,
I am so very sorry for the losses you have experienced over the past few weeks. Martin was a beloved member of our Cardiac Rehab gang for many years. We all loved Martin so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please try and remember that both Martin and Mary are together and at peace.If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to let me know. Gina and all the cardiac rehab gang.
Carole & Pete Hargett
January 17, 2016
Lucy, you and your precious family are on our minds and in our hearts. We have many special memories of your sweet mom that we will forever cherish. We love you.
Jennifer Wittig Skiles
January 16, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of Mary Margaret. No words can soothe the pain you must all be going through. Although I was not blessed to know her personally - the wonderful family she raised and stood by is a testament to the great woman she was. My prayers go out to you and yours at this difficult time.
January 16, 2016
Lucy, Jerry and I are so sorry to learn of Mary Margaret's death. I have so many wonderful memories of our walks and talks in past years. She was special.
January 13, 2016
Martin, Jim Arnold just told me about Mary. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know she is in a better place and her body and mind are at rest and at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you. Gina and the cardiac rehab gang.
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