Vicki Gianakos-Griesel
Vicki Gianakos-Griesel, 58 of Tipton passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Vicki put up a valiant fight against the cancer that invaded her body. She was born on October 12, 1963 in Indianapolis to Mike & Bea (Scures) Gianakos. Vicki had lived in Carmel for 35 years, McCordsville 4 years and Indianapolis for 19 years before moving to Tipton. She married Todd Griesel on May 20, 2006 and he survives.
Vicki was a self-employed graphic designer, a career that she was very proud to have. She was a graduate of Carmel High School, Class of 1981 and graduated from Butler University in 1985. She was raised as a member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Indianapolis, and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Vicki was a National Envoy at Affiliated Women International.
Survivors besides her husband Todd include two children, Jessica Griesel and Cole Griesel, both of Tipton. Vicki was preceded in death by both of her parents.
Funeral services for Vicki will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 21 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Nafziger presiding. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.
Due to her great love of animals, memorial donations in Vicki’s honor may be made to the Tipton County Humane Society, P.O. Box 237, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
So sorry to hear this! My heart goes out to your family!
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have know her family for years. I am honoredto have one of her Yiayia’s afghas displayed in my house, which holds many fond memories.
I am sorry I will be unable to pay my respects to you all. Monday, I have a CAT scan, for I, too, have cancer. Unfortunately it strikes many families.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers
May her memory be eternal 🙏
Sending heartfelt condolences, with wishes of peace and strength to you, Todd, Jess and Cole, and to all your loved ones. Vicki’s passing is an enormous loss to everyone who knew her.
My condolences and peace to all her family, especially to Todd, Jess and Cole. She will be missed by many.
I’m so sorry for the loss of Vicki. We grew up together in the Greek Church in Indianapolis, she and my sister Gloria were the same age… She was always a very sweet person. I know that there are no words that will make this any easier on the family. May her memory be eternal.
Every one in the class is sorry for your loss
Time is too short and it is with sad heart that I will not be able to attend. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. My prayers to the whole family and many friends in her life.
She had a wonderful smile and great sense of humor. Her love for animals, friends and family will be missed. Memory eternal.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Vicki.. I loved her amazing parents, Bea and Mike, and they raised an equally amazing daughter. Her outgoing personality and beautiful smile will be missed . May her memory be eternal .
I am so sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. My heart is with Todd and the family. She was such a great and loving person always smiling and had a huge heart. ❤️ May her memories be eternal. ✝️
So sorry to hear! Sending my condolences and prayers to the family!
I have so many happy memories of Vicki! She was a big part of Sysco & helped plan our promotional trips ! She was always so fun & upbeat ! Such a great person ! She will be missed !
Marvin & Sue Cinnamon
I am so sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. My prayers go out to her family. May her memory be eternal
So sorry to learn of Vicki’s passing. She was a warm and friendly person. I enjoyed working with her for many years at Sysco. She will be missed and remembered by many.