INDIANAPOLIS
Vicki Riddle, 64, of Indianapolis, died on Sunday, July 25, in Bloomington, Indiana. Vicki was born June 29, 1957, in Columbus to Roy E. Riddle and Oma Lee Lakins Riddle. The youngest of five, Vicki was never intimidated by being the littlest and turned it to her advantage, when, after honing her skills playing backyard hoops against the big kids, she went on to play high school and college varsity basketball. Vicki was a member of the inaugural Columbus East High School graduating class of 1975 and was on the floor in February, 1973, for the first game ever played in the East gymnasium. She was named MVP of the girls’ basketball team during her junior and senior years at East and earned a basketball scholarship to Ball State University.
In 1979 Vicki graduated from Ball State with a degree in Business Administration and moved to Indianapolis, although she indulged her love of beach life by making regular trips to the Florida coast. After settling in Indianapolis Vicki worked at Blakely’s Flooring as executive secretary and project coordinator for over 35 years. Always a sports fan, she supported all the local teams, especially the Fever, the Pacers and the Colts.
Vicki was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend who enjoyed family visits and parties, especially the annual Christmas celebrations at the family home complete with beautifully trimmed trees overflowing with gifts and meals featuring her mother’s famous home cooking.
Survivors include sister Patricia (Gene) Tharp, of Columbus; brother Mike (Patty) Moody, of Nashville; brother Roy (Dilza) Riddle, of New Port Richey, Florida; 8 nieces and nephews, and 18 great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Moody.
In keeping with the family’s request, cremation has taken place a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with Ron Bridgewater officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home. A live stream of the funeral service may be viewed at 11;00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at barkesweaverglick.com.
Inurnment will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to East High School Athletic Fund or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with Vicki’s family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com.
