Born Sunday, March 28, 1948, in LaGrange, Georgia, Vickie was the daughter of Herman and the late Elsie Beard. She was married to Charles Looser of Lanett, Alabama for 44 years, had one child, Capt Andrew Looser, USAF, one grandchild Logan Andrew, and was expecting her second, a granddaughter, Addison Victoria Looser in late December. Mrs. Looser held a B.A. in History Education from West Georgia University, a M.A. in History from Auburn University, and a M.A. in Counseling from Troy University. Vickie held various teaching jobs at schools in the Valley area including Lagrange City Schools, Springwood School, Valley Jr. High, Lanett Jr. High, Lanett High School, and Southern Union State Community College. At Lanett High School she served as a History teacher and later as the Guidance Counselor as well as the Yearbook and Cheerleader Sponsor. She was active at the Lanett Congregational Christian Church serving in leadership positions as the church Clerk, on the Acolyte Committee, the Historical/Library Committee, the Publicity Committee, and on the Board of Christian Education as the President of the Women’s Fellowship. Mrs. Looser was a lifelong educator and had recently retired after thirty plus years in the field of education. She was most proud of the countless students that passed through her classroom and office throughout the years, and tried her hardest to help each one reach their highest potential; and could be found at every school function Lanett High had, especially the football and basketball games of her Lanett High Panthers. Along with education her hobbies included reading, painting, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Looser is survived by husband Charles Looser; her son Capt Andrew Looser, his wife Hayley Looser, and their son Logan Andrew Looser; her Father Herman Beard of LaGrange, Georgia; her two sisters, Mrs. Donna Quiring and her husband Roger of Burlington, North Carolina and Mrs. Peggy Gregory and her husband Bill of LaGrange, Georgia; her three Sister-in-laws; Mrs. Pat Oliver of Lanett, Alabama, Mrs. Charlene Horne of Birmingham, Alabama and Mrs. Linda Sides and her husband Billy of Langdale, Alabama; and brother-in-law Mr. Van Hamby and his wife Pat of Notasulga, Alabama. She is also survived by her three nieces and two nephews, Matt Quiring of Burlington, North Carolina, Amber McNary, of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, Whitney Waters of Raleigh, North Carolina., Lindsey Gregory of Atlanta, Georgia, and Chris Gregory of Atlanta, Georgia.