Vicky Lynn Faw Wilhelm

Vicky Lynn Wilhelm, 63, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late John Jacob and Wanda Caldwell Faw, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, James Melvin Wilhelm, and a daughter, Crystal Hodges.

Vicky may have been small in stature, but she more than made up for it with her spunky and outgoing personality. She worked as a dietary aide for Glenvar Middle and High School for several years before becoming an associate with Dollar Tree, where she made many friends. She enjoyed reading, especially books written by Stephen King, and working outside in her yard. A huge fan of Motley Crue, she kept her radio dialed in to old school Rock & Roll. Vicky was a loving and devoted mother and absolutely adored her grandkids.

Those left to treasure her memory are her children, Derek (Chelli) Hodges, of Salem, Chasity Clevinger, of Cloverdale, and Angela (Reginald) Brown, of Salem; grandchildren, Madisyn, Jasmine, Cierra, Elijah, Brandon, Haley, Elizabeth, Isaiah, Hunter, Jacob, Amber, Kaitlin, Shala, and Koby; great-grandchildren, Maya, Kai, Chris Jr., Jaliyah, Jahmir, and Syncere; sisters, Debbie (Harry) Lee, Teresa Aguilar, Mary Ann Faw, and Brenda Faw; her ride or die sister -in- law, Janice Bradley, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; as well as her Dollar Tree family and dear friend, Becky.

The family will welcome friends on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son. A service will be held on Thursday, October 7, at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Roy Kanode officiating. Interment immediately following in Sherwood Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.