"My condolences to Vicky's Family. May Jehovah God help you during this time. He knows our suffering and soon he will "wipe out every tear" from our eyes. (Revelation 21:4)He will soon end all suffering and eliminate death. He will resurrect those in memorial tombs just as John 5:28,29 mentions. You may learn more about these comforting promises at jw.org"
In loving memory of
Vickey Beth Azar
August 10, 1954 - September 30, 2014
Vickey Azar of Driftwood, Texas, passed away September 30, 2014 after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on August 10, 1954 in Midland, Texas to William Jackson Highsaw and Nelda Smith Highsaw. She married Anthony E. (Tony) Azar on March 5, 1988 and together they had two beautiful children, Amy, 24, and James, 22.Vickey graduated from Robert E. Lee High school in Midland in 1972. She attended college at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, as a journalism major. While there, she was Vice-President of the Press Club, PRSSA sect., student paper assistant sports editor, and Most Valuable Staff - Campus Education. For the last twenty years, Vickey was Vice President of Azar Computer Software, where she helped manage the family business with her husband.Vickey was a truly wonderful and loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Never one to feel sorry for herself, she faced each day with endless optimism and hope. She was beyond selfless and so inspiring; her bright smile could light up the room. She will be especially missed by her husband and best friend, Tony, as well as many friends and family.Vickey is survived by her loving husband Tony, her daughter Amy, of Buda, and son James, of Kyle. She is also survived by her mother, Nelda Highsaw Cox, her sister, Beverly Highsaw McCaskill, and husband John, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. Vickey was preceded in death by her father, William Jackson Highsaw, her sister, Brenda Highsaw Miller, brother-in-law, Richard Miller, and step-father, William Gordon Cox.Visitation will be held at Harrell Funeral Home at Hwy 290W and 100 Heritage Dr. in Austin on Friday, October 3, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. Services will be held at St. Sophia Church at 225 Rose Drive in Dripping Springs on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Onion Creek Memorial Park in San Leanna, Texas.The family expresses appreciation to the many Austin health care professionals, especially to Dr. John Mangione, Dr. Dennis Tweedy and to the excellent care she received from Hospice Austin and Nurse, Laurie Cooper. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX 78759 (512) 342-4700, www.hospice.org., in memory of Vickey. Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com
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"Please accept our condolences. It would be impossible to list all the wonderful traits that Vickey owned. Her love and trust in God, her dedication to family & friends. She was a woman who knew what she thought, always expressive, practical, kind, and we must include here her great sense of humor and fun. We will miss her greatly."
"Tony, Amy and James..My sincere condolences to all Vickey's family for the loss of such a beautiful person. I met Vickey at ABWA meetings more than 25 years ago. Her bright smile and positive personality were a joy to our chapter. She will be missed and remembered. Prayers are extended to Vickey's family.May God's Grace comfort you all at this saddest of times."
"I was very sad to hear the news of Vickey. There will always be a special place in my heart for her.Sending all my love to Tony, Amy, and JJ"
"My sincerest condolences to our Amy and her family. So sorry for your loss of a precious angel. God Bless you all.Love Mary Rice"
"Mom, I love you and miss you so so so much. You are the most amazing person and mother, I can't tell you how thankful I am that God gave me you. Oh how I wish I could see you again and get a huge "mom" hug. You taught me everything and showed me how to be the person I am today. I know that you are watching over us and I hope you know how incredibly proud I am to be your daughter. You are so strong, courageous, loving, beautiful, everything that I hope I can be! I LOVE YOU forever and always Mommy. I will look to the sky every night and know that you are the brightest most beautiful star up there. I love you more than anything."