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Funeral Ceremony: 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Laird Cemetery
Visitation: 9-11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home
Vicki Laird (Schlabach) died at her home in Lafayette, Louisiana on May 27, 2024. Vicki was born on November 5, 1954 – the youngest of five children born to Werner “Chico” and Ada Schlabach in Weatherford, Texas. Vicki was 69 years old at the time of her passing.
Vicki was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Lafayette, Louisiana – often helping with fundraisers, clothing drives, and Vacation Bible School. In the last 20 years of her life, Vicki’s mission was sobriety. She battled addiction courageously and with remarkable resilience. Vicki never hesitated to shed light on her struggle and ask for help to find her footing again. She helped countless others in their journey for sobriety as an active member of AA. Vicki made it clear that in the event of her passing, her possessions were to be given to people recovering from addiction. Her request was honored.
Vicki is survived by two daughters she shared with Lee Laird: Cassia (Brandon) Wood of Iuka, IL and Rebecca (Daithan) Kitchens of Smyrna, Georgia; six grandchildren, Keagan, Keira, Charles, Ian, Isla, and Marley; brother Michael (Connie) Schlabach of Lafayette, Louisiana; niece Kimberly Denton of Mattoon, IL, who was more like a sister to her; sister-in-law Marsha (Steve) Miller; nieces and nephews Kyle, Cory, Colin, Cody, Caitlyn, Cathy, Cassandra, Michael, Les, Lucas, Lindsey.
Vicki is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Tammy; parents, Werner and Ada Schlabach, brothers Allan and Richard Schlabach and sister Shirley Denton; nephew Kern Schlabach; and father and mother-in-law Charles and Pauline Laird.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Laird Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
To all those who are touched by addiction – know you do not walk this path alone. Please honor Vicki’s memory by giving love and support to those in recovery.
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Prayers for all of Vicki's family and friends. She was so sweet and caring. We had so much fun growing up in Sunnyside. Gone too soon.. May She rest in peace.
My condolences to the family. Vicki was a very sweet lady and good friend of mine. Rest In Peace my friend 🙏
Lee, Cassia, Becky & Families: I am so sorry for your loss. Vicki was a sweet friend. I’ll always remember her outgoing personality, her smile and how much fun she was to be around. She was such a strong woman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with your grief. She is certainly missed. RIP Vicki❤️
Vickie was such a sweet person and a great friend who fought her addiction with a love for others . She also loved Jesus and mentioned him often in her Facebook posts. Rest in Peace Vickie you have finished the course.
Vicki was a good woman. I remember her helping me learn to ride a bike on the hill in her yard. I will always remember her kindness.
Very sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady. God Bless You.
Prayers for the family. Very sweet lady. Rest in peace Vicki.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Vicki was a kind sweetheart. Heaven got a good one the day she was welcomed there. It was a shock to all of us who were her friends, especially to her family. We are praying for all of you, and are sending love and hugs. ❤️
I'm so sorry for her passing please except my sincere condolences
I will be thinking about the family in your time of need.
Hugs & prayers for all your family. When I think of Vicki, I will always remember her warm smile.
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