Vicki M. (Stinchfield) Henderson, 54, of Fayetteville, NC, died unexpectedly, August 9, 2023. She was born November 11, 1968, in Farmington, the daughter of Stanley & Joyce (Brown) Stinchfield. She grew up in Wilton and graduated from Mt. Blue High School in 1987.
Following graduation, Vicki worked as a nanny within New England, New York, and Connecticut, serving many families. She later pursued a career in restaurant management, working within the industry in North Carolina and California for 25 years.
Vicki was a kind, loving, person with an amazing sense of humor. She cherished her family, loved children and was known within her family as “the animal whisperer.” She enjoyed spending time with family, creating art, listening to music, movies, cooking and baking with love for family, friends, and coworkers. She was a foster parent to many children and developed enduring relationships with the families she met along the way.
Vicki is survived by her mother, Joyce (Vern McDonald); grandmother, Marie Brown; her sisters, Shelley (James) Jackson and Susan Stinchfield; nieces and nephews, Jordyn McCormick, Samantha Williams, Kian Thompson, Kayla LeGrand, and KJ LeGrand; four great nieces, three great nephews; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by Antavious and Chandlier Stacy; long-time friend, Rich Carter, and many friends and coworkers. She was predeceased by her father, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandfather.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, Wilton, Maine. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Vicki’s name to a pet rescue or American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements are under the care of Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service 488 Farmington Falls Road Farmington, Maine where memories may be shared at dsfuneral.com
Oh my friend, I will miss our summertime visits so much. The love you gave to so many people over your life will never be forgotten. I know you’re dancing with your dad up there, save us all a spot. I’ll remember you and that smile forever.
I am so sorry to hear of Vicki passing. She was so fun in our younger years when my grammie Jessie babysat her and her sisters. RIP my friend 😢
What does an “Auntie” say…..I, certainly, wasn’t ready for you to leave those of us whose lives you touched in only the way you could do. Seven weeks later, I am still struggling as I will 7 months, 7 years from now.
I must believe that you no longer suffer with the health issues you were too young to endure. That comforts me.
Carl prepared everyone, several months ago, for your arrival. He, as well, as the loving family and friends that left this world before you have already laughed at your quick wit, caught up on your many
accomplishments, and are chuckling at you dragging your grandpas in front of all dancing to the “noise” of “music” today. “Can you imagine? Hip Hop? Wtheck is that?”
My strongest memories were of you and your sisters as toddlers. So precious. My choice to leave Maine an hour after my graduation left many open holes in my life; getting to know extended family, watching yal grow up, and usually coming to Maine to see everyone because of a funeral.
Now, I will be home to share tears, smiles, and laughter with our loved ones to celebrate YOUR life.
You could have just called and said you missed me, “Time to visit, Auntie! Maine, Michigan, or North Carolina?” But, you knew we ALL had to be together, this time, to embrace the many Stinchfields mourning the loss of two cousins who left their beautiful marks on this earth. You were, always, selfless and giving. Your final gift to our family.
I love you!
RIP, little one.
My deepest condolences to the family.