Wicki, Viannah 


KILGORE - Viannah Wicki passed away Sunday, April 23, 2006, at her home. Mrs. Wicki 
had chosen to give her body to science and her soul to the Glory of God, where she 
will join her beloved Joe, who preceded her in death. Memorial services will be held 
9 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006, in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church in 
Kilgore, with the Rev. Bill Ingersoll and the Rev. Roberta Dodds Ingersoll officiating. 
She moved with her husband to Kilgore in 1958, where they operated an office supply 
store for 25 years. They employed many teenagers during the youngsters' most difficult 
years; and their store became known as one where employees could gain valuable 
experience. Mrs. Wicki loved her adopted city and was very active in civic work. She 
was a charter member of the Pilot Club, where she held many offices, including that of 
president. She had also served as president of Republican Women, Lioness Club, and 
held offices in the Kilgore Business & Professional Women's Club. She was a member of 
Roy H. Laird Hospital Auxiliary, The Community Concert Association, the Downtown 
Association, Kilgore Chamber of Commerce, and Meadowbrook Country Club, formerly Roy H. 
Laird Country Club. Mrs. Wicki supported all of the churches of Kilgore, and at the 
time of her death, was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the 
choir and was very active in the life of the church in many areas. Memorials may be 
made to First Presbyterian Church, American Heart Association, The Living Bank, or a 
charity of choice.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 4/30/2006.