Vicki Cranford

Vicki Cranford obituary, Manchester, TN

Vicki Cranford

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Vicki Cranford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Central Funeral Home - Manchester on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Vicki Lynn Cranford, age 69, of Manchester, TN passed from this life Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Lebanon, TN.
Mrs. Cranford was born in Bristol, VA to her late parents Wilbur Morris Sears and Irene Hagy Sears. She worked in advertising for the Coffee County Shopper. She enjoyed cooking and baking her famous bread. Mrs. Cranford had lots of fond memories of her travelling with her husband. She also enjoyed playing bingo. Mrs. Cranford was a great mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Cranford; siblings, Joy Sears and John Sears.
Mrs. Cranford is survived by a daughter, Melanie Maupin; grandchildren, Aaron Claybourne, Hayden Howland, and Jaxson McGee; one great grandchild, Gypsy.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 1:00pm at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN with entombment to follow.
Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cranford family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com
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Rose Hill Memorial Gardens

4758 New Manchester Hwy, Tullahoma, TN 37388

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4758 New Manchester Hwy, Tullahoma, TN 37388

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