Birth date: May 6, 1939 Death date: Mar 22, 2026
Jo Alice Vickrey Rember, 86, passed away March 22nd in Weatherford, Texas. Born in Dallas, at Florence Nightingale Hospital, on May 6th, 1939, the first child of Richard Ramsay Vickrey and Laura Luddie Johnson Vickrey. She grew up Read Obituary
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jo Alice. I met her in 1968 and she was a great friend to me for many years. I traveled to Big Spring to visit she and Bob and we spent many wonderful times together. I knew her boys when they were very young. She was one of the dearest and truly kindest persons that I ever met. I did get to see her at her home in the St. Francis Village several years ago. I loved her as did everyone that knew her.
Marcia Lyon
Jo Alice was my great aunt, and my grandmother, Barbara, is her sister. I don’t have many memories of Jo, but the few I do have I am so happy to share here. When I was around 5 years old, I became very sick. I don’t remember exactly what illness I had, but I do remember struggling to get better—until I received a care package in the mail from Aunt Jo. Inside was the most magical necklace 5-year-old me had ever seen. It was filled with shades of pink, red, and purple, with a butterfly pendant shining at the center. There was also a note from Jo explaining that, in order to feel better, I had to wear the necklace, as it held magical healing powers that would help make me strong again. I did as I was told, and wouldn’t you know—it worked. After a full day of wearing that necklace, I was back to my normal self. The necklace eventually broke (as I refused to take it off), but to this day I still hold onto the butterfly pendant. Even at 27 years old, I believe it still carries a little bit of magic. During my college years, I made it a point to stay in touch with Jo through cards and pictures. I would send her monthly updates about my life, and I was told she truly enjoyed them. I was also fortunate enough to visit her a few times when she lived in Granbury. She was always so kind and soft-spoken, and she had such wonderful stories to share. We were alike in that we were both the eldest child, and she showed a level of care for my grandmother that only older siblings truly understand. Even though it sometimes bugged my grandma to be doted on, it reminded me so much of my own relationship with my younger brother—whom I would do anything for, even if it annoys him. I was told that when she passed, she had one picture in her room, and it was of my grandmother—her baby sister. If that doesn’t capture Jo’s loving spirit, I don’t know what does. While I am saddened by her passing, I am grateful for the memories I have and for the comfort of knowing she is no longer in pain. I am unfortunately unable to attend her service, but I send my love, thoughts, and deepest condolences to the family.
With love,
Hope Elam (Avery)
