Vicki was born in Farmington New Mexico to Darwin and Edith Holden on August 30, 1961. She was the youngest of three children. She graduated from Farmington High School in 1979. She worked for Thrifty Discount Market. She moved to Dallas, Texas where a few years later she welcomed her daughter, Brittney. They moved back to Farmington to be closer to family. She worked for Wal-Mart and went to San Juan College for her teaching degree. She graduated from UNM in 1999 with her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She received her Special Education Degree a year later from Highlands University. She taught Special Education for 11 years for Farmington Municipal Schools. Her students all had a special place in her heart. They weren't just her students they were her kids. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served faithfully in her callings. She loved visiting new temples and marveled at their beauty. Vicki enjoyed embroidering, spending time with family and friends, and many adventurous road trips. She was a great friend and had a listening ear. She loved her dogs Leidee and Mollee. They were a great comfort to her. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Brittney Berry (John) of Farmington, brothers Darwin (Marlene) of Farmington and Mike (BarbI) of Gilbert, AZ; six nieces and nephews, 10 great nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and numerous cousins.Visitations will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16th at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, in Farmington. Visitations will also be held from 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Wednesday, February 17th, 400 W. Apache St. in Farmington. Funeral services in honor of Vicki will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 400 W. Apache St in Farmington with Bishop Kirby Mortensen officiating. Internment to follow at Greenlawn cemetery, in Farmington.Vicki's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee, and Larkin Funeral Home,103 E. Ute St in Farmington, 505-325-8688
Visitation Details
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home
Service Details
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 11:00am, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Apache Building
Interment Details
Greenlawn Cemetery