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Vickie Friend Obituary
Vickie Mazelle Friend, 44, passed away Sunday at Huntsville Hospital. Ms. Friend graduated from Buckhorn High School and Alabama A&M University. She was a very active member of the Briar Fork CPCA Church. Vickie is survived by a loving and devoted son, Travis A. Friend; her parents, Willie Walter and Mary Katherine Friend; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Eddie Holden, Mary Elaine and Dr. Mitchell M. Walker and Pamela and Donaldson Jones; four brothers, Walter, Theodis and his wife, Phyllis, Maurice and his wife, Yolanda, and Floyd and his wife, Mary, Friend; two uncles; three aunts; and a host of very beautiful and loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Ms. Friend will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Theodis Acklin officiating. Burial will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens with Nelms Memorial Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Ms. Friend will be in the church one hour prior to funeral time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Travis A. Friend Scholarship Fund at any branch of AmSouth Bank, account #0050520210
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Memories and Condolences
for Vickie Friend
Judy Williams
April 7, 2005
To the Friend Family,
May you find confort in knowing that the angels must be smiling because your loved one is there with them.
Jennifer Mathieu
March 25, 2005
To Travis and his family,
Travis, Vicki will be surely missed by all of her family and friends.
We always enjoyed when she stopped by the house to talk.
Travis, please know that you will always be welcomed at our house at anytime.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Jennifer John and Taylor Mathieu
UAH Nursing Students
March 20, 2005
Our prayers and condolences are extended to the family and friends of Vickie Friend.
It was our great privilege to be able to provide care for Ms Friend while she was at Crestwood. She always smiled and made the students feel at ease as they cared for her. Her gracious and loving nature was evident to each and everyone of us.
Robert Love
March 19, 2005
To the Friend Family,
Our family have known the Friends for many years. Their presence in the Huntsville community has and continues to spread warmth and fellowship.
I never had the pleasure of knowing Vickie. I vaguely remember seeing her years ago when as a young boy i tagged along with my parents when they visited Vickie's parents. But I never knew the woman that by all accounts grew to be a vibrant person, a loving daughter, sister, mother, and friend.
Our prayers and thoughts are for those that feels sadness upon her departure. God has taken her to Heaven where Life is Everlasting.
Lisa Dickerson
March 19, 2005
I have known Vickie for 13 years, she was a wonderful kind woman, I was her neighbor, she always made a point to speak to me, she had the heart of an angel, I saw her almost everyday, as she was a health conscious jogger. I also worked at the local grocery store where she shopped, she would always stop to talk. My heartfelt sympathy goes to the family, especially Travis. Vickie will always be in my heart but, God needed her to be with him now. It will be a great loss to the community but it is a great feeling to know Vickie will be watching over all of the people she knew,as well as the ones she didn't. You see she will stay in my heart forever. She was one of the first person that welcomed me to the neighborhood. She truly will be missed, I will miss her. With Love, Lisa Dickerson
O'Dessa Dial
March 18, 2005
To the Friend Family,
I met Vickie when she was a student at Alabama A&M University she was such a wonderful person.
My prayers are with you during your hours of bereavement, may God continue to comfort and strengthen you.
Kathleen Moore
March 18, 2005
My deepest, heartfelt sympathies go to Travis and your family. All my prayers are with you.
Larry Donnell Davis
March 17, 2005
There are no words, When James and I heard we just did not want to belive it. We went down memory lane and thought of the many wonderful times we have spent with Vickie "Mazell". He smile and laughter will always be with us and we will keep her alive by all the many wonderful deeds she has done. Unfortunatly we will not be able to make it to the services but we plan to visit Mr. and Mrs. Friend the next time we are home and will send a donation for Travis. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. As James and I was saying the Friends have been the people we have known the longest outside of family which made you family. Love always, Larry Donnell Davis
Joanie Fletcher
March 17, 2005
Dear Friend family and friends,
As a long time friend of Vickie's sister, I can truly say my memories of Vickie will be filled with remembering her gregarious personality. Vickie always offered me words of encouragement no matter where I'd see her around (in the grocery store, church, etc.) Vickie's sweet and kind hearted spirit will not be forgotten.
Denise Hackney-Rice
March 17, 2005
Vickie,
You will be sadly missed. Although lives tend to part from one another, memories are never forgotten. You had the most vibrant personality of anyone I can remember during my years of school. You always had a smile on your face or something kind to say. We have lost a dear friend, and we don't always understand God's timing. But I am sure that you are an angel of God and I will see you one day in heaven. May you smile upon us and may your family put all their faith in God to help them through this time of loss.
Denise Hackney-Rice
Patricia Bailey
March 17, 2005
With deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Haygood Family (Ira Mae, Georgia, Everlene, Patricia, Donald, Sandra, Curtis, Sharon).
Grace Whitfield
March 17, 2005
Dear Friend Family, My heart was saddened today to learn of Vickie's death. I remember her smile and her energy. May God give you comfort and His Peace today and in the days to come. Vickie was special as is your entire family.
Grace Whitfield
Amy Dennis
March 17, 2005
Vickie opened up her arms and home to me when I had my son Dez. Dez and I lived with Vickie and Travis for about six months. I will be forever grateful and she will always hold a very special place in my heart. With much condolences to the Friend family.
Love,
Amy Dennis
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