With heavy hearts, yet with the comfort and hope we have in Jesus Christ, we announce the passing of Vicki Preddy Gupton on Sunday, September 20, 2026. While our hearts are saddened by her earthly departure, we rejoice in knowing that Vicki is now at peace in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Vicki was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her love for her family was evident in the way she cared for those around her, and the memories she created with them will be treasured for generations to come. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in the promise of eternal life and the hope of being reunited with her one day through Christ.

Vicki was the daughter of the late "Buddy" Oliver Banks Terry and Jackie Wells Terry.

In addition to her parents, Vicki was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde B. Gupton; sisters, Dru Wollman and Denise T. Harris; brother, Steven "Rock" Terry; niece, Tasha Elizabeth Yeaton; stepdaughter, Sherry G. Goldman; grandsons, Joey Goldman and John Paul Gupton of Knoxville, TN.

Vicki is survived by her loyal and devoted son, Rob Preddy (Lisa); grandchildren, Michelle Preddy; Joshua Rowe (Brandi); great-grandchildren, Cayson Rowe, Loving niece, Christy Fuller; great nephew Brandon Fuller (Tori); great-niece, Katelyn Fuller; Nephew Timothy Yeaton (Lisa) of Wilmington NC; "sister", SuSue Lanham.

Stepson Tim Gupton and wife, Marshall, of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Stephen, Joshua, Titus, Michael, Gabriel, Elijah, and Bethany Gupton; Cortney G. Ragan; Hailey Ragan, Chloe Greer, Emilee "JoJo" Greer, Natalie Ragan, Peter, Jonathan, and Elisha Gupton.

Vicki's memory will live on through the many family members and friends whose lives she touched. She will be remembered with love, cherished in the hearts of those who knew her, and missed more than words can express. Her family takes comfort in knowing that, through Jesus, death is not the end, but the beginning of eternal life.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Lancaster Memorial Park, Louisburg NC. Visitation and fellowship will be held graveside preceding the service.

Family and friends are invited to gather to honor Vicki's life, share cherished memories, and give thanks to God for the blessing of her life and the love she gave so freely.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to your favorite local Boxer Rescue or Horse Protection and Rescue Foundation. Her love for animals especially her beloved Boxers (Champ & Tyson) and Horses (Chipper & Missy) was a special part of her life, and supporting animals in need would be a meaningful way to honor her memory.

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.

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