Vickie Renae Partlow

She was born in Napoleon, Ohio on January 8, 1948, to the late Robert and Valeta Hess. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Sarah and Chad Martin of Boone, NC, and beloved grandsons, Brody and Grant Martin. She is also survived by her sister, Vivian Zepka of Newton, NJ and brother, Russell Hess of Vienna, OH as well as 3 nieces, 2 nephews and their families. She is preceded in death by her former husband, Charles L. Partlow.

Victoria graduated from Ridgeville High School in 1966 and Kent State University in 1970. She was a passionate teacher for exceptional children for 9 years in New Jersey and 22 years in Guilford County Schools. Victoria was recognized as Kernodle Middle School’s Teacher of the Year in 2004 and retired in 2009.

Victoria was an active member of Jubilee Worship Center and faithfully served on the North Carolina Legislative Prayer Caucus. She was often described as the “hands and feet of Jesus” and loved people incredibly well. She spent much of her retirement on mission trips and prayer assignments throughout the state, country, and world. She loved spending time with family, ministering and laughing with friends, praying and caring for those in need, and she was an avid gardener. She also enjoyed all sorts of adventures with her grandsons including visits to the library, pet stores, science centers and lots of creek time.

Victoria’s Celebration of life will be held at Calvary Church at 1665 Pleasant Ridge Road in Greensboro on Saturday March 27 at 3pm and will be streamed live as well as in person.

Donations can be made to Samaritan’s Purse or House of Hope International.

Samaritan’s Purse memorial page: https://sampur.se/38FtflX