Biography: Victoria Shanko Hausch, better known as ?Vicki?, 85, passed away peacefully, to be with her beloved Lord, on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Shanko and Allen Hausch. Vicki called the Virgin Islands home, having lived there many years and enjoyed being employed by Cardow Jewlers and all her many dear friends she made there. She enjoyed adventurous and extensive travel which included living on a 40 foot sailing yacht ?Thanwy?, traveling throughout the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic Ocean. Vicki will always be remembered for her kind and loving nature, thoroughly enjoying all the times she spent with her family and friends, her love of God that she has passed on to all and most of all she will always be remembered as, ?a very classy lady.? She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Jim Jackson, of Little Rock and her son, Steven Shanko of Florida; grandchildren, Barbara West and husband, Scott, of Fort Worth, TX, Julie Jackson of Del Rio, TX, Robert Jackson and wife, Annalee of Little Rock, AR and Jason Shanko of Florida; sister, Dorothy Lombardo of New Jersey and a host nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Friday, September 16, 2011 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
I was saddened to read of your Mom's passing. She was such a delightful lady, always smiling at church and during Circle meeting. I was surprized to hear about her amazing travel adventures. What an wonderfully independent & free spirited women she must have been.
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. I know the feeling of loss when such a vibrant member of a family is taken away. I also know that God is especially close to you all now. His comforting arms will help you through.
In God's Peace,
Debbie Griesse