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Kathleen Vicars

February 15, 1960 — April 15, 2022

Wellston, Ohio

Kathleen Vicars, 62, of Wellston, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, on February 15, 1960, to the late William J. Vicars and Frances Louise Skeens Vicars. She was a 1978 graduate of Wellston High School and received an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - RN degree from Hocking College. She was employed as a RN at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center for several years. She enjoyed her home, watching TV, and the companionship of her beloved dogs, Rascal and Rowdy. Besides her parents, who both passed away in 2015, she was preceded in death by her brother and caregiver, William C. " Bill " Vicars in 2016. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Cheryl A. Vicars, of Wellston; a nephew Mike ( Angie ) McCorkle of Wellston; a niece, Sarah McCorkle; great nephew and nieces, Carson and Karlee McCorkle, Madison Stewart, and Rhettlee Wicker, all of Wellston; two aunts, Betty Roush of West Columbia, West Virginia, and Bonnie Crabtree of Minford, Ohio; and all of her very close friends. Kathleen requested a graveside service to be held at her family's lot located near the back of the cemetery. Her loving family will finally all be together again. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. at the Ridgewood Cemetery in Wellston with Pastor Tim Jones officiating. The Nurse Honor Guard of the Ohio Valley will be present to honor Kathleen at the end of her life journey for her dedication to the nursing profession. Memorial donations in Kathleen's memory can be made to the Jackson County Dog Pound c/o Jackson County Commissioners, 275 Portsmouth Street, Jackson, Ohio 45640. Arrangements are by the Jenkins Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.samjenkinsfuneralchapel.com

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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