Jean Anders Vickers, age 71

Jean Anders Vickers, age 71, of Rutherfordton, NC formerly of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

     Jean was born March 17, 1941 in Rutherford County, NC to the late James Avery Anders and Doris Hargett Anders.  She was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1959 and a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church.  She worked for over 30 years for Stonecutter Mill and for Smith Drugs for several years.  Jean enjoyed writing, reading, needlework, scrapbooking, gardening, flowers and going to the Outer Banks.

   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Bobby Dean Vickers; one brother, Robert Anders and one sister, Nancy Ruppe.

  Survivors include one son, Michael Kevin Vickers of Ellenboro; two daughters, Elizabeth Vickers Getty of Asheville and Crystal Denise Tate and life-partner, Richard Dobbins of Bostic. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Shane Gettys, Lauren Gettys, Aaron Vickers and Ashlyn Vickers.

   A memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Paul Simpson officiating. Inurnment will take place at Southern Baptist Church Cemetery on a later date.

   Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC  28043.

Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the family of Mrs. Vickers.