Vicki Sue Gordy

August 28, 1949 - September 23, 2017

Vicki Sue Gordy, 68, of New Sharon lost her battle with kidney disease Saturday, September 23, 2017, at her home in New Sharon. She was born Sunday, August 28, 1949, in Oakland, California, the daughter of Everett and Edna Morrison Gordy. Early on, Vicki worked for SEIDA. She later volunteered at North Mahaska as a teacher’s aide in the special education room. Vicki was a natural born caregiver. Throughout the years, she took in numerous kids from troubled backgrounds and raised them as her own. She enjoyed reading, cooking, learning new recipes and most of all caring for her family. She is survived by her husband: Rick Robertson of New Sharon; a daughter: Sheena Marie (& Richard) VanderPool of New Sharon; a son: Joshua David (& Lela Terpstra) Robertson of New Sharon; adopted son: Mason Battistello of New Sharon; eight grandchildren: Brandon Robertson, Emma Terpstra, Kami Terpstra, Jacob Terpstra, Heather Robertson, Shawn Robertson, Kelsey Robertson and Ashly Robertson; numerous children which she raised as her own; two brothers: Larry (& Elaine) Gordy of Oskaloosa and Ron Gordy of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved furry best friend, Mr. B. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 2 P.M. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. Visitation will begin Wednesday, September 27, 2017, after 12 P.M. in the Bates Funeral Chapel and the family will be present at the funeral chapel Wednesday from 12 – 2 P.M. to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to her family.