Vickie Lynn Matyi, 73, of Elkville, went home to be with her Lord at her home.
Vickie had worked with the 4-H Program through the State of Kentucky, working with kids and helping with the programs.  Vickie also worked with Child Protective Services for the State of Kentucky.  She loved children, especially her nieces and nephews.  She was giving and generous.  Vickie enjoyed baking cookies with the kids during Christmas holidays and would buy gifts for her nieces and nephews.  Vickie and her husband had a cottage in Canada that they loved to retreat to.  She loved music.  Vickie performed baton and played in the high school band.  She took the knowledge she learned from band to teach herself how to play the piano and organ.  Vickie also loved gardening and canning.  She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Henderson, KY.
She was born November 13, 1952 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Perry A. and Golda B. (Stamm) Sullivan.
She married John Robert "Bob" Matyi on February 14, 1972 at the Catholic Church in Christopher, IL and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter - Ariel Marie, two sisters - Lorenda Cockrum and Brenda Rice, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews and two aunts.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother - Ryan Sullivan and one sister - Londa Sullivan.
Graveside services will be at 3:00 P.M., Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL with Rev. Brett Beasley officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Perry County Humane Society or St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, MT (www.stlabre.org) and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.