Vickie Lynn Deerman

Vickie Payne Deerman, age 61 of West Blocton, passed away in the arms of her husband and children on April 4th, 2023 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Vickie was born September 28th, 1961, the youngest biological child of Hansel and Bernice Payne of Woodstock. Vickie was raised playing softball as a hind catcher and attending Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. At 16 years of age, on August 4th 1978, she married her soulmate in the very church they had attended together since childhood. In 1979, she graduated from West Blocton High School before becoming a mother in 1983 and again less than a year later. To say Vickie was a full-time wife and mother is an understatement, as her resume includes Girl Scout leader, cheerleading coach, majorette sponsor, softball coach, baseball coach, pageant director, Dixie Youth board member, wedding coordinator and caterer, parade float builder, fund-raiser, chef, chauffer, and honorary aunt/mother/sister to many. When her children were grown, she became employed with Amerigas PPX in Centreville, where she reveled in loving, feeding, and spoiling her boss and co-workers. Vickie is a lifelong Tiger fan and attended as many games of as many sports as possible, only missing one away football game this past season, even as her health declined. Vickie is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Clay and Cotton. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Duane, daughter Klay Dionne (David), son Kevin (Samantha), grandchildren, Crimsyn (TK), Aldyn and Cotton (Brandy), sisters Kathy (David), Dixie (GB), Amber (Damon), and a host of cherished nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be from 10am-12pm on Friday, April 7th at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in West Blocton with funeral service to follow. Graveside services will be immediately afterwards at Hickory Hill Cemetary. Active pall bearers are TK Boles, David Gunter, Cody Marchant, Mark Marchant, Chris Rice, and Mike Seagle. Honorary pall bearers are Caleb Taylor, Landyn Lindsay, and the employees of Amerigas PPX. Vickie was known for her love of softball and has mentored two generations of players over the years. In lieu of flowers, her family asks that donations be made to West Blocton High School Softball.

Vickie Lynn Deerman

September 28, 1961 - April 4, 2023