Vicki B. Autry, 68, of Greenville, SC, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born in Lumberton, NC to the late Sybil and Reginald Bowen.
Preceded in death by her husband, William Ray Autry, and sister, Lisa Word, Vicki is survived by her daughter, April Payne of Gardendale, AL; sons, Reginald Autry of Wilmington, NC, and Brandon Autry of Greenville, SC; grandchildren: Tyler Payne, Camden Autry, Jacob Payne, Brandon Autry Jr., Abigail Payne, Alyssa Autry, and Torren Autry; sister, Denise Hoyle (Brad) of Benson, NC; brothers, Bill Barnes of Cary, NC, and Tony Barnes of Raleigh, NC; and sister-in-law, Dianne Tartt of Wilmington, NC.
Vicki loved God, her family, and the multitude of friends that she had in this world. She will always be remembered for the love she so freely shared and the joy she brought to all those around her. Vicki was a living testimony of how to persevere through the trials of this life and to always trust in an always faithful God.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only me but also to all who have loved his appearing" Timothy 4:7-8.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church, 3810 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville, SC 29680. The family will receive friends and loved ones following the service. The graveside committal service will take place Monday, September 21, 2020 in Wilmington, NC, where her late husband is buried. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Anchorage Camp, PO Box 126, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, www.theanchoragecamp.org.