Vicki Ramona Carter

Vicki Ramona Carter passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by five generations of family on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at her home in Richland Center WI. She was born on March 18, 1938 to Mary Francis (Timberlake) & Verril Pearlue Johnson in La Harpe Illinois. She was united in marriage to James “Doc” Carter on December 26, 1954, at Durham Church where she and Doc were members. Vicki and Doc moved to WI in 1970 from La Harpe Ill to Readstown WI where they raised their five children. Vicki was an active member of Sweet Adeline’s as well as the Intl award winning ladies barbershop quartet known as the ‘ Patterns in Sound’. Vicki and Doc farmed in rural Readstown and spent many years each other’s company as they held many jobs and worked together as a couple most of their life including 25 years of driving school bus. Vicki was very active and loved to serve her church and community and volunteered for many causes over the years. She had beautiful flowers gardens and easily recognized the many species of plants and flowers. She had a wonderful knack for decorating as well. Vicki served on many committees over the years including her service to the Eagle School Board. Vicki’s life was full and blessed by her family that survive her including her loving husband of 65 1/2 years Doc and her children Robin(Mick) Cosgrove of Richland Center, Rick(Cindy) Carter of Dale WI, Rory(Kelly) Carter of Omro WI, Regina(Blair)Collins of Coon Valley WI, Ron(Toni)Carter of Richland Center. Vicki is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild Vicki is survived by a sister Lana (Roger) Johnston of Westby WI and a brother Larry (Joyce) Johnson of Springfield Ill. Sister in law Elaine Grundy of Thayer Ill. Many nieces, nephews and friends. Vicki’s legacy lives on through the blessings and life lessons of deep love for family that she and Doc instilled in their children and generations that followed. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Harold Wicks a brother Richard Wicks, father and mother in law Oscar and Effie Carter, sister in law Emogine Howe A Celebration of Vicki’s life is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at Richland Center Fellowship at 26700 Fellowship Lane Richland Center WI. A time of visitation with family will be held from 10AM to Noon with a formal service at noon followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship’s Heritage Hall. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Eagle School Scholarship Fund, Greater Richland Area Cancer Elimination (G.R.A.C.E.) or Agrace Hospice Care. .

Vicki Ramona Carter

March 18, 1938 - September 13, 2020