Vicki Smart Edens
Surrounded by love, Vicki Smart Edens, 67, of Martinsville, VA, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born on May 13, 1957, she was the beloved daughter of Garland Smart and the late Barbara Funderburk.
For nearly 50 years, Vicki shared a beautiful life with her devoted husband, Johnny Edens, including 40 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a bond that was a testament to love, loyalty, and partnership.
Vicki was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, whose warmth and laughter brought joy to everyone around her. She spent over three decades as an Orthodontic Assistant with Dr. David Jones, bringing happiness and confidence to generations of families in the community.
Known for her sharp wit, boundless generosity, and fiery spirit, Vicki left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Her love for life and unwavering selflessness will be remembered by everyone fortunate enough to have crossed her path.
Vicki is survived by her husband, Johnny Edens; her daughter, Kasey Edens of Roanoke, VA; her father, Garland Smart of Martinsville, VA; her sisters, Beth Smart of Stoneville, NC, Susan Smart (Art Westerinen) of Bloomfield, NJ, and Dawn Perry (Howard) of Charlotte, NC; her brothers, Brad Smart (Tiffany) of Martinsville, VA, Wilson Aulbert (Karen) of Mebane, NC; and her niece Emily Westerinen. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lee Wendi Aulbert Oliver; her nephews Brandon Watkins, and Matthew Aulbert.
A Celebration of Vicki’s Life will be held at a later date, allowing family and friends to come together to honor her memory.
Though she is no longer with us, Vicki’s love, laughter, and kindness will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA, 132 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA 24112—a cause close to Vicki's heart.