Vickey Lynn Jackson Stephens

Vickey Lynn Stephens, 62, residing in Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 7:20 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2014 in Hospice House of Elkhart.

She was born Sept. 17, 1951 in Christopher, Ill. to the late Virgil Jackson and Wanda (Green) Harris.

Vickey is survived by her daughter, Sara (Brett Sr.) Fine of South Bend, Ind.; sons, Jeff (Kim) Stephens and Jim (Kelly) Stephens, both of Mishawaka, Ind.; grandchildren, Taylor, Brett Jr., Sydney, Reagan, Olivia, Raymond, Aidan, Lucy, Mckenzie, Elizabeth and Emilee and great grandson, Liam. She is also survived by brothers, Roger (Diane) Jackson and Jack (Pinky) Jackson, both of Elkville, Ill.; brother-in-law, Jerry Rainwater of Du Quoin, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews, including Teresa (Jim) Derby of Troy, Ill. and John (Lori) Rainwater of Du Quoin, Ill. She was preceded in death by sisters, Virgilene Rainwater and LaVera Jackson.

Most importantly, Vickey was a wonderful mom. Her life was being a grandma and being dedicated to her family. She worked for Pilkington in Niles, Mich. and then Walgreen's in Mishawaka, Ind. She also loved sewing, embroidery, reading and taking pictures as well as listening to George Strait.

A celebration of Vickey's life will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 in the Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Ind.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Vickey may be donated to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Online condolences may be left for the Stephens family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.