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Vicki Fribley Obituary
Vicki Lynn (Griner) Fribley of Massillon made her final journey home to her Lord and Savior on July 23, 2025.
Vicki was born on January 14, 1948 to the late Lloyd and Lorece (Lane) Griner. She was a graduate of Jackson High School. She was an avid doll collector and restorer. Vicki was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She enjoyed reading books, feeding the birds, and drinking her black coffee.
Vicki is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Fribley Sr. of 57 years; sister, Michelle (Griner) Simon, and son Chad Fribley.
She leaves behind sons, Ray W. (Cindy) Fribley Jr. and Gregory (Jennifer) Fribley; 7 grandchildren Britani (Jordan) Carter, Brandon (Mikayla) Fribley, Brayden (Nicole) Fribley, Amanda, Drake, Brooke and Laney; 4 great-grandchildren, Braylon, Brylee, Thea and Aurora, which she enjoyed spending time with along with her extended family at Canton McKinley Health.
A special thanks to all the nurses, aids and staff who helped take care of her over the past 13 years, and to Teresa, Vicki's caregiver/guardian.
Friends and family may visit from 11:00 to 12:00pm on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Paquelet Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 12:00pm at the funeral home with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
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