Atherton, Vickie, 73, on April 12, 2026. Beloved wife of 42 years to Larry Atherton; devoted mother of Sandra Fauss, Steven Hedrick (Cindi), David Atherton, and Karen Perkes (Tim); adoring grandmother of Brendan Fauss (Shaina), Christian Fauss, Madeline Fauss, Jocelyn Fauss, Steven Irvin, Marissa Hedrick, Javan Hedrick, Kayne Atherton, Charlie Atherton, and Iris Atherton; dearest daughter of Betty Hanks and the late Granville Hanks; loving sister of the late Sheila Capper (Elmer), Sandra Hanks, Fawnya Harris (Bob), Granville (Eddie) Hanks (Janey); our dear aunt, great aunt, sister-in-law, cousin, and friend.
Her memory will forever be treasured by her family & friends.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Funeral Home (2906 Gravois Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118) on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 4-8pm. Service will be at Kutis Funeral Home on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 9am. Burial to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
We were friends for 56 years. You will be missed🙏
Love you miss Vickie, I will truly miss you. R.N.P. My friend ,my sister. Prayers for all your family
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family God bless and keep you!
You will truly be missed my friend. You always looked out for my family ever since we moved on Tennessee. You were a force to be reckoned with and now you gained your wings, so fly high and may you rest in peace.
Sending my deepest condolences to Larry, Fawnya, and family. Vickie held a special place in my heart. She was spicy, direct, loving and protective. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around all of her loved ones during this most difficult time. May He lift up Vickie’s spirit and bring her peace. In Jesus’ name, amen.
You will be truly missed Vickie & will forever be in my heart. I will cherish all of the memories with you, Larry & the kids. We always had each other’s back. You loved & protected my family like they were yours as I did yours. May the family find peace in time & know they are never alone. I loved you like a sister. Say hi to Nicole for me & fly high friend til we meet again. ❤️