Wanda Vickers

Wanda Hill Vickers, age 65, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Wanda was born Wednesday, July 13, 1960 in Rutherford County to the late James “Big Jim” Eula Hill and Betty Pearson Hill. She worked in textiles for many years and also as a housekeeper at Gardner-Webb University. Wanda enjoyed working on a variety of crafts, reading and crocheting. She was a graduate of Isothermal Community College where she earned an associate degree. Wanda attended Lavonia Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Ricky Vikcers, Sr.; son, Doug Vickers and brother, Eddie Hill.

Among those who celebrate her life are her daughters, Rachel Griffin (Daniel) of Gulfport, Mississippi and Trilana Vickers of Gastonia; sons, Joshua Vickers of Mooresboro and Matt Vickers (Morgan) of Cherryville; brother, Keith Hill of Rutherfordton; sister-in-law, Deborah Hill of Cliffside; grandchildren, Kain Vickers, Abigail Vickers, Riley Vickers, Daniel Griffin, Scarlett Griffin, Molly Griffen, Lilabella Vickers-Greene, Malachi Vickers, Charlie Vickers and a host of nieces and nephews.

Wanda chose to donate her body to the Fayetteville Technical Community College-Mortuary Science Department for Anatomical Studies. The family celebrates her selfless act to help others in their future learning endeavors.