Victoria Gammey

Victoria Ann Emery Gammey was born September 21, 1945 eldest daughter of Victor Sr and Viola Emery in Austin, Minnesota. Also in the family, brothers, Victor Louis Jr, Melvin Duane, and sister, Velma Jean. When in 9th grade moved on a farm by a little town called Haysfield, Minnesota. At 18 years old she became a nurse. She then married a Marine soldier, Wendell Allen Gammey and moved to his hometown of Atlanta, Michigan. Of this marriage two sons were born: Eric Allen and Scott Duane. Vickie, as she liked to be called, moved to Mio, Michigan in 1996 to be closer to work for traveling. She loved her new garage. She also became a Charter member of Living Water Lutheran Church, Mio and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hillman, Michigan. She loved LWML holding local and Sonshine Zone offices. She had several jobs retiring at age 63 years. Best of all she loved cooking, baking for her son and family and her churches. After battling cancer for four years, she passed away on August 6, 2022.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, son, Eric; husband, Wendell; brother, Melvin; sister, Velma; and several cousins. She is survived by son, Scott Gammey of Atlanta; brother and sister-in-law, Victor (Beverly) Emery Jr of Waseca, Minnesota; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and multiple cousins.

Funeral services for Vickie will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hillman, Michigan; Pastor Jason Mandley officiating. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at church and again on Thursday from 10:00 AM until time of service. A luncheon will follow services. Interment will take place at Briley Township Cemetery, Atlanta where Vickie will be laid to rest.