Obituary of Vickey Flanary

Vickey Flanary, age 64, born February 22, 1950 in Rodah, VA, of Surgoinsville, TN, went to be with the Lord on May, 13, 2014. She was a member of Apostolic Lighthouse in Kingsport, TN, and former associate pastor of Grace Learning Center, Big Stone Gap, VA. She was a cofounder and CEO of Flanary and Sons Trucking (FAST) of Church Hill, TN and Burkburnett, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Eliza Blanken of Big Stone Gap, VA; brothers, Billy Blanken and Pete Blanken. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend since 1968, Curtis Flanary; sons, Shon Flanary (Lola), Aaron Flanary (Kresant) of Church Hill, and Andre Flanary (Jennie) of Church Hill; 8 grandchildren, Savannah, Kiersten, Kiley, Jack, London, Kilian, Sebastian and Oliver; brothers, Mickey Blanken (Linda) of Peebles, OH, David Blanken (Elane) of Springfield, OH, Jerry Blanken (Juanita) of Big Stone Gap, VA, Allen Blanken (Jan) of Big Stone Gap, VA and Wayne Blanken (Dorothy) of Greenville, OH; sisters, Irene Circle of Springfield, OH, Faye Webb of Dryden, VA and Madeline Collier (Doug) of Nashville, TN; and numerous other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Apostolic Lighthouse (145 Shipp Springs Rd. Kingsport, TN 37660). A church service in celebration of her love for Christ will begin at 7:00 pm with Pastor David Peters and Rev. Bill Cody officiating. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial contribution to the church or charity of your choice. "My thoughts today, Monday, May 10, 2014; though her walk on earth may be short, her words have reached hundreds. Her ministry has changes lives and she has been a stepping stone for many to follow, a perfect example of a woman of Faith. She has shown us that miracles do happen, if only for a week or a month. Vickey's ministry will forever be remembered. She is anointed by God and always His faithful servant, she listened for His voice and allowed herself to be his vessel. In dying she has continued to teach others how to live. Vickey may be small in stature but carried a big message: LIVE FOR JESUS!" Written by: Lighthouse's First Lady, Cindy Peters Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Flanary family.