Vicki Yvonne Velez

Vicki was born January 22, 1956 in Dallas, Texas at the Methodist Hospital.

After attending Kimball High School, Vicki worked for her mother's answering service company until it was eventually sold.

She worked with her husband, Tommy Velez, at UPS in Garland for many years. She also drove a bus for the Garland Independent School District, she always had many funny stories to tell about the kids on her bus.

Upon retirement Vicki and Tommy moved to Cedar Creek Lake to be nearer to her dad and stepmother Brenda.

Vicki and Tommy enjoyed playing soccer and softball. They also participated in many bowling leagues. She was probably most at ease when she was just relaxing on the lake and fishing with her family.

She would never miss a roadtrip to the casino. There she loved to play the slot machines with her family.

Vicki, Tommy and her family were very outgoing, many lasting memories were created with both sides of the families during picnics, parties and cookouts.

Vicki is survived by her loving husband Tommy Velez Sr. Tommy was not only her husband but her caregiver during hospice. He treated her like a queen from the time he met her until she took her last breath.

She is also survived by her children, Tommy Velez, Jr. and Marcia Velez-Howard, grandchildren, Haley Howard and Austin Velez and siblings Gary Craft, Billy Craft, and Cindy Craft-Childers

As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Harold Craft and Dorothy Tyree and grandson Hayden Howard (Forever 19)

Vicki was the heart and soul of our family, and she will be dearly missed. It was a blessing to be loved by her.

Rest in peace, our sweet angel!!