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Vickie Price Obituary
March 16, 1952 - May 9, 2025
Vickie Gail Cook Price, 73, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, May 9, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Born on March 16, 1952, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of Shirley Starr Cook and the late Jacob Reid Cook.
Vickie was a graduate of St. Stephens High school and obtained an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from Catawba Valley Technical College. She retired from Shurtape Technologies, where she served in Human Resources.
Vickie was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters by planting flowers and engaging in veterinary and doctor role plays with them. Vickie loved adding beauty, color, and life to the world and displayed this with immense joy through planting flowers and nurturing beautiful landscapes into vibrant displays.
Along with her father, her brother, Tony Reid Cook, preceded her in death.
Her survivors are her loving mother, Shirley Starr Cook; her daughter, Ashley Price Mauney and husband, Andrew, of Hickory; granddaughters, Kinzley Lauren Price and Kaisley Brynn Mauney; step-grandson, Garret Cade Mauney; nephew, Christopher Reid Cook; long-term committed friend, Reed Lawing; her beloved dog, Bernie; and her cat, Peach.
A receiving of friends and family will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Christ Church-Northside Campus, Hickory.
The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at Christ Church-Northside Campus with Pastor Mike Faircloth officiating.
Burial will be follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
For those who are able to join us in celebrating Vickie's life, we encourage you to wear floral patterns and/or cheerful colors to honor the beauty that Vickie leaves behind. Vickie's passion for planting has left her home overflowing with greenery and floral arrangements; therefore in lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made, in her memory, to Hartman's Haven Dog Rescue. The work this rescue does has always been near and dear to her heart. Donations can be made in her honor at [email protected] or P.O. Box 742 Conover, NC 28613.
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Tom McBride
June 12, 2025
I was shocked when I heared of Vickie´s passing. My deepest sympathy goes to her family, especially her mother, Shirley.
Lauran Ford Mosser
May 15, 2025
I accidentally stumbled upon Vickie´s obituary and am both saddened and shocked to hear of her passing. Vickie and I were coworkers and friends many years ago. I always enjoyed our banter. She was so funny and beautiful inside and out. She will truly be missed. Deepest sympathies for her family.
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