Vickie Bjurman Atkinson

Vickie Jo Bjurman Atkinson was born on April 20, 1955, and passed away on October 22, 2026. Vickie was a devoted Christian woman who loved the Lord with all her heart, and that love overflowed into the lives of her family, friends, and everyone she met. As a dedicated mother, she raised her children on a firm spiritual and moral foundation, equipping them with the wisdom, faith, and grace to live full, meaningful lives.

Vickie was the true embodiment of the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31. She was a woman of noble character, whose strength and dignity were rooted in her faith, whose words were guided by wisdom and kindness, and whose life was marked by selfless love and service to others. She did not simply speak of her faith; she lived it daily through her compassion, her generosity, and her unwavering devotion to the Lord and those He placed in her life. Like the woman praised in Proverbs 31, Vickie opened her heart to others, cared deeply for her family, and touched countless lives through her kindness. Her life was a beautiful testimony to the truth of Proverbs 31:30: “…a woman who fears the LORD shall be praised.” Her legacy is one of faith, love, wisdom, and grace - a legacy that will continue to live on in the hearts and lives of all who knew her.

After graduating from the UAB School of Nursing with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Vickie embarked on a remarkable 44-year career as a registered nurse. She spent decades pouring her heart into Labor and Delivery and Women’s Surgery, welcoming new life into the world and providing steady comfort during life’s most critical moments. Through her calling as a nurse, Vickie exemplified the compassion of Christ, offering comfort, healing, and reassurance to patients and families when they needed it most. She was a faithful servant of the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love, compassion, and healing.

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, John Bjurman and Jo Ellan Bjurman. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David Atkinson, and their three children: Daniel Atkinson (Heather), Nicholas Atkinson (Meg), and Molly Melcher (Brett). She was a loving grandmother "Nana" to four grandchildren: Miles Melcher, Brady Melcher, Gracie Atkinson, and Libby Ray. She also leaves behind two sisters, Robbin McKinney (Glen) and Heidi Callicott (Jeff); one brother, Allen Bjurman (Brenda); and many beloved nieces and nephews whom she held deeply close to her heart.

Vickie’s life was a testament to the enduring power of faith, the beauty of a servant’s heart, and the immeasurable blessing of a woman who loved deeply and lived faithfully. Though she will be profoundly missed, the example she set, the faith she instilled, and the love she gave will continue through the generations she leaves behind. Her family takes comfort in knowing that the woman who spent her life caring for others is now at rest in the presence of the Lord she loved so dearly.

A visitation for Vickie will be held on Monday November 2, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon at First Baptist Church Alabaster, 902 3rd Ave NW. Alabaster, Alabama 35007, with a memorial service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Alabaster, the Alzheimer’s Association, or Aveanna Hospice of Pelham.

The family extends a special thank you to Nurse Kat, Jennifer, GiGi, and Donna for the amazing care and dedicated service they provided to Vickie through Aveanna Hospice of Pelham. Their compassion and kindness during this time will always be remembered and appreciated.