Vicki Lefferson

Wasilla resident, Vicki L. Lefferson, 48, died March 19, 2011, in Willow.

A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2011, at Church on the Rock, 3571 W. Machen Road in Wasilla. The Rev. Gary Oathout will officiate. Interment will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wasilla at a later date.

Vicki was born May 2, 1962, to James and Marilyn (Barry) Shivers in Lubbock, Texas, which is where she was raised. She moved back and forth from Washington, Texas and Alaska until moving in 1989 to the Valley, where she had since lived.

"Vicki was an amazing woman with so many qualities, but her biggest was she had a huge heart. She loved her family and enjoyed every moment she spent with them. Her grandchildren are her pride and joy. Vicki enjoyed watching movies and relaxing. She was very outgoing, bubbly and fun! She has blessed and touched everyone in her life. She left her family with many memories and filled out hearts with happiness and enjoyment. She is so very special. Our mom, our sister, our good friend will be missed so very much. Our hearts are saddened, yet we know she is in a place where there is no more sadness, no more tears and no more worries. She is full of happiness, comfort and absolute joy. Thank you Lord for the time we had with her," wrote her family.

Vicki was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Andy Lefferson; and mother in-law, Verna Shintaffer. She is survived by her daughters, Brandie Klun, Candi Lefferson and Jolene Foley; brothers, Tony and Rick Shivers; sons-in-law, Aaron Klun and Shane Foley; grandchildren, Brandis and Shaelee Klun, Christian, Kaden and Cali Ewing, Holli Lefferson, Joslynn and Justice Sena, Javin and Jace Foley; nephews, Jerrett Chambers and Ricky Shivers; nieces, Chantel Chambers, Monique and Kaylee Shivers; former husband, Leonard Lefferson; and good friend, Jerry Schiattucci.

Memorial contributions may be made in Vicki's memory to the family C/O Brandie Klun, P.O. Box 870284, Wasilla 99654.

Arrangements were by Valley Funeral Home.