Nellie Josephine Vick Jacque, 92, died Nov. 18

Nellie Josephine Vick Jacque, 92, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Staunton Acute Care and Rehab in Staunton.

Nellie was born to Richard and Lura Vick on July 14, 1931, in Falling Springs. When Nellie was 5, her family moved to Covington where she grew up. Nellie was the eighth and last sibling.

Nellie was preceded in death by her husband Sonny Jacque and siblings Madison, Cecil, Ollie, Ed, Virginia, Frank and Bill Vick.

Nellie and Sonny were married on Dec. 27, 1952, in Covington. They moved to Lexington for a short time. They moved to Fredericksburg, where they stayed a year. They returned to Lexington and Nellie was an insurance agent for 26 years. In October of 1988 she went on to be a desk clerk at Holiday Inn, and became a grandmother to her first grandchild.

She finally retired at age 80, when she spent lots of time with her grandchildren, and in 2013 the first great-grand was born.

She loved going to football and basketball games, shopping, and going to the beach.

Nellie was a God given woman and instilled God in her daughter and grandkids.

Nellie is survived by her daughter Kim Jacque Cash and husband David; grandsons Dustin Jenkins (Kailey), and Nick Jenkins (Kara); great-grands Sonny, Baylee, Abigail Joesphine who was named after Nellie, Hazel, Xavier Jenkins, and a new great-grand arriving this summer; and ex-son-in-law Tim Jenkins. Her best friend Annie Blackwell who has passed. Her other two best friends Pat Snider and Lib Chittum.

Three very special people she thought of as her extra children, Larry Blackwell, Karen Blackwell and Gary Blackwell. Nellie was with their mom Annie when all three were born.

She was nanny to all of her grandkids’ friends.

Family night was held Nov. 27 at Harrison Funeral home. Per Nellie's request, there will be no service.

She would like donations given to St. Jude's where she gave every month for over 50 years, or to the Shriners hospitals for children.

We would like to thank Staunton Acute care and Rehab. Special thanks to Kandice and Lisa who were so good to her.

Arrangements were by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.