A Memorial Service for Vicki Jean McGuire, age 71, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will be 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 17510 Monitor Ave., Baton Rouge, LA, with Rev. Drew Sutton officiating. A Graveside Service, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA, will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Arcadia Cemetery, in Arcadia, LA with Rev. Doug De Graffenreid officiating.

Ms. McGuire was born in Ruston, LA, on March 4, 1952, to Douglas and Mabel McGuire and died on December 8, 2023, in her home in Baton Rouge, LA.

For most of her adult life, she lived in Baton Rouge, LA, teaching English and journalism to middle-and high-school students at Episcopal School, Parkview Baptist School, Catholic High School, and Victory Academy. From 2006 until 2016, she lived in Ruston and was the caregiver for her parents until their deaths. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, where she served as a lay reader, participated in the prayer group, assisted in Sunday-school administration, and sang in the choir. In her free time, she enjoyed designing scrapbooks for family and friends, constructing paper creations, and cooking. She was also very active in supporting friends and the community in times of need.

Vicki is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Betsy Teuton. She is survived by her sister Sandi and her husband John Hebley of Dallas, TX; her brother-in-law Hank Teuton of Montgomery, AL; niece Heidi and her husband Jason Stoddard; nephew Bill Hengstenberg and his wife Stephanie; great-nephews Joshua and Jacob Stoddard and MJ Hengstenberg; great-niece Samantha Hengstenberg – all of Dallas, TX; and her 4-legged feline child Zelda.

Memorials may be made to the Methodist Children’s Home, 904 DeVille Lane, Ruston, LA 71270 or to the charity of choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

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