Deep Gap, NC- Mrs. Vickie Ann Triplett Hicks, age 65, of Deep Gap, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, at her home.  She was a native of Watauga County and was a homemaker.

Vickie is preceded in death by a son, Andy Doyle Hicks, her father, Doyle Triplett and Stepfather, Jay E. Mash.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Christopher O'Connor, of the home; a son, Johnny Calvin "J.C." Hicks of Deep Gap; her stepson, Jack O'Connor,her Mother, Ella Mae Greene Mash of Deep Gap; her Grandson, who is the light of her world, Doyle Lee Hicks of Deep Gap; her  uncles, Randall Greene, Lloyd Greene, Ira Greene and Aunts, Kathy and Ann Jordan; Gayle Miller and Evonne Worley.  She is also survived by the entire O'Connor Family and many other cousins and relatives.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday April 25, 2025, in the Chapel of Hampton Funeral Service with Randall Greene officiating.  Burial will follow in the Mt. Paran Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hampton Funeral Service to help with the funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be sent to the Hicks and O'Connor Families at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of the arrangements.