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Vera Wickham Obituary

WICKHAM Vera Jean Wickham, 67, of Columbus, passed away peacefully Monday, November 26, 2012 at her home surrounded by family after a very courageous battle with cancer. Jeannie, a devoted wife, beloved mother, loving sister and kind and thoughtful aunt was born November 7, 1945, in Harrisville, OH, to the late Virginia (Huffman) and James Cullen. For the past 16 years, Jeannie worked at Big Lots Corporate Office in Columbus. A talented poet, she enjoyed writing poetry for special occasions, family and friends. Surviving are her son, Charles; sisters, Linda (George) Luke, Susan Williams, Mary (Art) Ryan, Kathryn (Robert) Kidd, Shirley (Karl) Bowers, Nancy Cullen, Deborah (Michael) Beal; brothers, Robert (Joan) and Donald (Younga) Cullen; special "sister", Betty Oxley; two sisters-in-law, Donna Christensen and Lexie (Peter) Mahon; brother-in-law, George (Peggy) Wickham; and many nieces, nephews and grand nieces, nephews and special friends from Big Lots. In addition to her parents, Jeannie was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Charles Wickham Jr. whom she married August 16, 1969 and sister Janice Muschott. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012 at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME SW CHAPEL, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial at Obetz Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, P.O. Box 430, Newark, OH 43058 in gratitude for their special care. To leave the family a message of condolence please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2012.

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Susan Layman

December 7, 2012

I had the opportunity to work with Jeannie at Big Lots for ten years. She was a kind and gentle soul. May God be with her family at this sad time.

November 28, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the Wickham and Cullen family.
From cousins, Tom and Jeanie Shields

Pearl Pigg

November 28, 2012

I am sad for me. Jeannie is happy with God. My life is better because of knowing the wonderfull Jeannie. I LOVE you and will miss you. Working with someone gives you the chance to really know them, and Jeannie was the real deal.

Bill & Jean Large

November 28, 2012

I considered Jeannie not only as a co-worker, but as a friend. She was so kind and caring. I know we all feel such a loss, but may we find comfort in knowing Jeannie is in such a beautiful place and so happy.

Missy Eddy

November 27, 2012

Jeannie will be missed she was a great person. I am very sorry for your loss.

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