Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home

900 N. Court St.

Marion, Illinois

Vickie Hoffard Obituary

MARION - Vickie Lynn Hoffard, 69, of Marion, died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

She spent many years working as a housekeeper at the Regal 8 Hotel, as well as a dining assistant at the Illinois Centre Mall in Marion.

She was a member at First Baptist Church of Energy.

She is survived by her daughter, Felicia Doss of Grand Forks, South Dakota; and son, Tommy Lee Hoffard of Johnston City; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one sister, Gayla Smith of Lincoln.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Thomas Hoffard; two brothers; and one sister. Her parents were Archie and Dorothy Garris.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion.

In accordance with her wishes, no public services will be held at this time. The family will hold a celebration of life service at Victory Baptist Church in Carterville at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to "The Lighthouse Shelter." Contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home or donations may be mailed c/o Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL 62959.

To leave an online condolence for the family, visit wilsonmcreynolds.com. For additional information, call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Southern Illinoisan on Jun. 20, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Vickie Hoffard

Sponsored by Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home.

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Vickie Hoffard's name

Memorial Events
for Vickie Hoffard

Jun

22

Memorial service

10:30 a.m.

Victory Baptist Church

1400 Samuel Road, Carterville, IL 62918

Funeral services provided by:

Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home

900 N. Court St., Marion, IL 62959

How to support Vickie's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Vickie Hoffard's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more