FULTON, NY – Victoria E. Merkley, 58, of Fulton, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.
She was born on September 16, 1959, in Watertown, a daughter to the late Victor and Marjorie Townsend Cughan.
In 1977 Vikki graduated from G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton.
She worked for Fulton City School District as a teacher’s aide for more than 30 years.
Vikki enjoyed cruising, camping, drinking her wine but above all her grandsons.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Eileen Griffin in May of 2017; and brother, Timothy Cughan.
She will be greatly missed and forever loved by her husband of 38 years, John Merkley; son, Eric (Amanda) Merkley of Fulton; two grandsons, Kegan and Koen Merkley; son-in-law, Brian Griffin; sister-in-law, Ann Cughan; three sisters, Lorena, Susan and Tina; brother, Ken; as well as several extended family and friends.
Calling hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 13, at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton.
A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m.
Foster Funeral Home, Inc.
www.fosterfuneralhome.com
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I love you so much. I just have not grasp the though of you not being a phone call away. I can’t call heaven I’ve tried when Tim was sick I needed mom and Dad Cughan. I’ve tried since I’ve said tata to Tim but there is no phone in heaven. So just tell Tim. Eileen Mom and dad I love and miss them. And as for you I just don’t know what to say yet. You were my sister in law and best friend. To John I can say it won’t be easy but you have a big job now you have to love those precious boys for two. Remember all the memories that will hold you until you two meet again. Eric and Amanda all I can say to you two is the happiest day in Vikki’s heart was the day you told her you two were engaged. She doesn’t have to worry about you Eric you have Amanda to care and love you. Keep all the times with your mom in your heart and when you are missing her pull one out. Laugh with her cry with her she loved you kids a lot. Never let the boys forget what a great grandmother they had and that she loved them the most. I will forever miss her and never understand “WHY”. I LOVE YOU .
My condolences to the Merkley family. Vicky was a great coworker the years I worked at the Fairgraive school lunch program.