Vickie S. Pinion

Vickie S. Pinion, age 63, of Springfield passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born July 7, 1954 in Springfield to Arthur and Marjorie (Wright) Pinion. Vickie graduated from Central High School in 1971. She attended Vatterot College and graduated with a Bachelors degree. She was a stay at home mom for many years while her children were young and started working at Fast-N-Friendly. Vickie worked for Fast-N-Friendly until she became disabled. The most important role to Vickie was to be a mother to her children. Her family describes Vickie as outgoing, understanding, and was always there when needed. She was a good cook and made candy every year at Christmas time. She loved her Diet Coke and watching COZY TV. Vickie is a descendant of the Ottowa Tribe of Oklahoma and was proud of her native American heritage. Vickie is survived by her children Michael Pinion of Springfield, and Tanya Averhart of Springfield; grandchildren Andrew Alexander Ortiz and Cody James Averhart; and brothers Paul Pinion and Bob Pinion. Vickie is preceded in death by her parents and a son Darrell Gene McFarland, Jr. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, October 20, 2017 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.