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Vicky Jo Harrison

1960 - 2019

Vicky Jo Harrison obituary, 1960-2019, Quincy, IL

BORN

1960

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

1535 State Street

Quincy, Illinois

Vicky Harrison Obituary

QUINCY -- Vicky Jo Harrison, 59, of Quincy, died at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at her home.

Born Oct. 28, 1960, in Quincy, Vicky was a daughter of Harry John and Dorothy "Jean" Ehrhart Arp. She married Philip Harrison on June 11, 1988, in Quincy. He survives. Vicky was a 1978 graduate of Quincy High School, where she played basketball, volleyball, and softball. She was a member of the 1978 State Championship softball team, and was inducted into the Blue Devil Hall of Fame for softball. Vicky received a volleyball scholarship to Northeast Missouri State University, from where she graduated in 1982.

Employed at John Wood Community College for 28 years, Vicky currently held the position of Manager of Enterprise Applications in the IT department. She received the "Presidential Appreciation Award" in 1999, the "Colleague of the Year" award in 2006, and the "Trailblazer Award" in 2018.

Vicky enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. She especially loved spending time at the family farm, and taking regular fishing trips to Bennet Springs Missouri State Park.

She was a member of Madison Park Christian Church.

In addition to her husband, survivors include two daughters, Kelsey (Scotty) Markley and Kristin Harrison, both of Quincy; her granddaughter and greatest love, Sophia Jo Markley; her mother, Dorothy Jean Arp of Quincy; four sisters, Sherry (Mike) Anders of Nashville, Tenn., Linda (Tom) McNeil of Quincy, Kathie (Kevin) Anastas of Bumpass, Va., and Patty McGlothlin of Quincy; her mother-in-law, Barb Harrison of Revere, Mo.; her brother-in-law, Steve (Jackie) Harrison of Naples, Fla.; three sisters-in-law, Sharon Harrison of Villa Ridge, Mo., Debbie Harrison of Revere, Mo., and Cindy Harrison of Ozark, Mo.; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Harley.

Vicky was preceded in death by her father, her father-in-law, Paul Harrison, and a brother-in-law, Chris Harrison.

Services are at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Madison Park Christian Church, with Rev. Keith Ehresman officiating.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

Memorials to Blessing Foundation or St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at hansenspear.com and whig.com.

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

Published by Herald-Whig from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2019.

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Elaine Troehler

November 5, 2019

I remember Vicky from high school, and never saw her without a smile on her face. She was such a sweetheart then, as it appears she remained. Wishes for solace for her family, friends, and all who will miss her.

Nora Ross

November 1, 2019

Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May Vicky rest in eternal peace. Much love to you all.

Rev. Bertie Rose

October 31, 2019

Vicky is so amazing. We worked together for many years and there is so much that I learned from her. I can think only of "the Rose beyond the wall" which is a poem which describes how a rose made it's way through a crack in the wall and bloomed on the other side. Surely heaven is a better place with this rose beyond the wall! I will surely miss her.

Duane and Joyce Taylor

October 31, 2019

We share our sympathies on Vicky's passing with her family. She was the best hire I ever made in my long career, and she proved to be one of the finest employees John Wood has ever had. Vicky was a good friend, and we are sorrowful that she passed so young and far too soon.

Jan Ehrhart

October 30, 2019

To Vicky's family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Vicky, a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is surely gone too soon. I hope the shared memories and her life well lived bring comfort at this difficult time. Vicky was kind and caring whenever I did have the opportunity to see her, a special cousin. Blessings to Vicky and all of her friends and family.

Jane Burton

October 30, 2019

Jean and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My Mom thought the world of Vicky and often expressed how loving and kind she was to her. She said she would always make her a basket of goodies for the holidays and she really appreciated it. Although I did not know Vicky very well she was always very friendly when we would run into each other at the Good Sam Cottages. May she rest in peace.

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