Vickey R. McCorkle
Vickey Rose (Rector) McCorkle, a lifelong resident of Tipton County, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2017 following a valiant battle with cancer. Vickey was born on September 8, 1942 to Lowell Oren and Margaret (Pulliam) Rector of Kempton. A 1960 graduate of Jefferson Township High School, Vickey went on to complete her training in Elementary Education at Ball State University. During her college years, she met Ray McCorkle, whom she wed on August 25, 1963. Two children, Fritz Wayne and Jenny Lind, were born of this union. Vickey and Ray were both active in 4-H as 10 year members who were heavily involved in raising and showing livestock. Vickey went on to serve as a 4-H leader for many years. After Ray’s untimely death in 1980, Vickey continued as an elementary and music teacher, retiring from Tri-Central School Corporation in 2008 after 36 years of leading thousands of students to brighter futures.
For numerous years, Vickey was an integral part of Curtisville Christian Church, serving as pianist, organist, choir director and adult Sunday School teacher. She was particularly fond of orchestrating Easter cantatas and playing the organ at Maundy Thursday services.
Vickey shared her father’s love of Tipton County politics, serving for many years on the County Council; she was also a very active member of the Tipton County Public Library Board.
Vickey is preceded in death by her husband, Ray, her parents, Oren and Margaret Rector, her younger siblings, infant Teddy Wayne Rector and Lowell Oren Rector, Jr. She is survived by son, Fritz (Judy) of Noblesville, daughter, Jenny of Arizona, beloved granddaughter, Madison Clare of Kokomo, sister-in-law, Gerry Rector of Florida, brother and sister-in-law, Everett and Vicky McCorkle of Windfall and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Young-Nichols funeral home on Tuesday, August 29 from 2:00-8:00 pm and on Wednesday, August 30 from 10:00-11:00 am at Curtisville Christian Church, with the service to follow at 11:00. Internment to follow at Elwood Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the aides, nurses and staff of Tipton Oncology, Riverwalk Commons in Noblesville and Heartland Hospice of Indianapolis for their very kind, caring and compassionate care of “Mom.” You were there for her when we couldn’t be—thank you.
So sorry for your loss!! She was a very nice lady.
So Sorry for your loss! She was a wonderful person and teacher.
Mrs McCorkle was our son Randy’s favorite teacher. She was the best! Thank you for all the wonderful life long memories.
RiP Vickey may god be wirh you and your family you were a inspiration to many your memories will forever live on
Mrs. McCorkle was my second grade teacher the last year that Sharpsville Prairie was open. She was one of my absolute favorite teachers! I remember the wicker furniture she had in that classroom and how every day we sang Zipedee Doodah, What a Wonderful Day. She came to my graduation open house from high school. I was fortunate to do a practicium with her when I was obtaining my teaching degree. She came to my college open house as well as my wedding. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I know that she had an impact on thousands of lives in Tipton County. I was fortunate to be one of them. May God bless those who survive and grieve her loss.
My condolences to you Jenny, Fritz, and all of the family.
She was just one of the very nicest ladies you could ever be blessed to meet.
Due to circumstances I could not attend the service. I do want to express my sympathy for the family with 2 Corinthians 1:3ff in mind. Vickie had wanted me to sing at the Curtisville Christian Church but we could not work out a time to do so. She told me that the last time I preached there. I pray her memory will continually provide comfort for all of you.
Prayers and love for comfort during the loss of your mother! Ed and Marilyn Ransopher