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Vicki Lynn Smith, 78, passed away on May 11, 2025 in Orange Park, FL. She was born on March 7, 1947 in Charleston, WV to the late Beauford and Maxine Fairchild. She was a resident of Clay County for forty years.
Vicki was preceded in death by her parents.
Vicki is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Loeb; daughters, Lori Smith Cataldo (Bruce) and Angela Smith Escher; grandchildren, Chris Bazemore, Cayla Jackson, Cole Escher and Ethan Escher; great grandchildren, Rainer and Aspen Bazemore and a host of friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, Florida 32073, (904) 264-1233.
Vicki wanted no black clothes and no tears, just laughter and fun memories. Wear your brightest clothes and smiles.
The family wants to thank Haven Hospice for being so amazing and compassionate.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation, in Vicki’s name, to the American Cancer Association (donate.cancer.org). Almost every member of her family has had some type of cancer. Pray for a cure.
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