Vicky Hearn

The Home Going Celebration Service for Vicky Lynn Hearn will be held Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Sunny Eve Baptist Church. Rev. Kenneth Gowens, Rev. Jeff Smith, and Rev. David C. Gilmore will officiate. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service and from 6-8:00 PM on Saturday, September 27, at Miller’s Funeral Home of Oxford, Alabama. Vicky was born September 10, 1963, in Anniston, Alabama, to James “Bo” and Elizabeth “Liz” Hearn. Vicky attended Saks High School where she excelled in sports , especially softball. Later she would spend many hours as a Band Booster supporting the Wildcats during her daughter’s high school years. Early in her life Vicky worked at and later managed a new restaurant in Anniston named Sonic. Because of this early training her speed in meal prep was lightning fast. She had definite ideas of how food should be prepared, knew exactly what she wanted, and how she wanted it… as the crew at the Anniston Waffle House will attest to. Their breakfast crew greeted her each morning with her earned title of “Picky Vicky” which would cause her to smile that little smirk of a grin, throw up her hand in a slight wave, and still demand her eggs over medium. These same restaurant skills came in handy as she hosted numerous Family Get Togethers and also gave years of service to Sunny Eve Baptist Church as the Hospitality chair for the church fellowship hall. She and her team of SEBC Ladies would develop the most beautiful and artistic themes for the holiday celebrations, especially Christmas. Her menus were fun and her food was always delicious. At any church event Vicky would always be seen in the SEBC kitchen helping to ensure that everyone was fed and that the place was spotless. She was a valuable and dedicated member of Sunny Eve Baptist Church. She was later employed in the textile business working many years at Chalk line and Anniston Sportswear before her early retirement. On any assembly line, Vic was known for her speed and strength. Vicky had a love of sports and games; whether it was cheering for her Alabama Crimson Tide, gaming (first Pac Man, later Monopoly) , playing softball, or volleyball, she was passionate about winning. As an adult Vicky played co-ed softball and co-ed volleyball. Her physical talents, amazing grasp of numbers, and her competitive spirit made her a formidable opponent and a valued team member. Vicky started officiating volleyball in 2002 and she fell in love with working with all of her “Volleyball Kids” as she liked to refer to them. She would officiate with East Alabama Volleyball Officials Association #601 for over 23 years. Her last game to call was at the Donoho Classic Tournament. She was considered the best R-2 Official ever. Vicky entered the presence of her Savior on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama while surrounded by her beloved family and a host of friends. Vicky is survived by: Her cherished daughter -Kailyn Alysabeth “Aly” Hearn. Life partner of 38 years -Deb Lipscomb. Sister- Pam Payne (Roger), and Sister-Renee Rich. Brother- James “Boddie” Hearn (Valerie) all of Anniston, Alabama. Nieces and Nephews- Tiffany McKenzie (Josh), Tyler Rich (Paige), Kayla Frady (Kipp), Beth Liles (Michael), Jason Payne (Hope), Blake Cotton (Anna), Aaron Cotton, Brent Taylor, Lynnley Clark-Neal (Kevin), and thirteen great nieces and nephews. Three little princesses whom she adored - Aria McKenzie, Sarah Taylor, and Mia Davis. Her dedicated nurse and close friend Sharon “Suddie” Taylor. And her beloved fur baby- Tig Vicky was preceded in death by her Parents- James “Bo” and Elizabeth “Liz” Brooks Hearn. Grandparents-Thomas Rastas “Bill” and Hulda Allen Hearn, and Willard and Willie E. Ledbetter Brooks. Pallbearers-Tyler Rich, Jason Payne, Logan Taylor, Kipp Frady, Josh Mckenzie, and Nic Stephens. Honorary Pallbearers-East Alabama Volleyball Officials Association #601. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in memory of Vicky Hearn to Sunny Eve Baptist Church 780 Buckelew Bridge Road Anniston, Alabama 36207. Vicky loved her family and church family with all of her heart She was always willing to help anyone in need and in any way she could. She will forever be missed, but we will celebrate the years she lived, cherish the memories made, and the goodness and light she added to this world. Interment will be in the Sunny Eve Baptist Church Cemetery, Anniston, Alabama.

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Vicky Hearn

September 10, 1963 - September 21, 2025