Vickie Rae Lee

Vickie Rae Lee of Cozad passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. Vickie was born on November 18, 1950 in Cozad, Nebraska to Verlon “Kit” and M. LaRae (Hanson) Crick.

Vickie graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1969. Soon after, she began working at Evan's Bakery, where she dedicated 36 years of her life until the business closed permanently. After retiring from the bakery, she worked part-time for six years at Cork and Cap. During this time, she developed close friendships with Jill Nelsen and Deana Richardson.

On August 9, 1971, Vickie married Gary Lee. Together, they were blessed with two children, Monica and Corey.

Vickie was known as the life of the party. She loved hosting family gatherings and enjoyed having friends and family at her home, especially on special occasions like Hay Days and Husker Games. Visits from her special friend Avery were always treasured. She spent many years participating in bowling leagues and had a fondness for going to the horse races and gambling.

Vickie was the heart of her home and family. She would want everyone to take a moment to shed a few tears and say a prayer to mourn her passing. But then, she would want everyone to come together, eat a good meal, have a few drinks, and dance to celebrate her life and remember her with great joy.

Vickie Rae Lee will be deeply missed by all who knew her, for her spirit and kindness touched many lives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gary Lee; In-laws Robert and Dixie Lee; great nephew Nikolas Freeman; sister Sharon Armagost; brother in laws Delmar Armagost, Kenny Romatzke and Mike Lee; aunts Lola Robertson and Thelma Burgess; sister in law Marlene Callahan and uncle Bill Hanson.

Survivors include her daughter Monica Earll (Travis Lee) of Cozad; son Corey Lee of Cozad; son in law Mike Earll of Gothenburg; grandchildren, Ainsley (Tyler Swan) of Gothenburg, Brittney (Kenny Tucker) of Gothenburg, Dirk Earll of Gothenburg, Braiden Lee of Cozad, McKenzie Lee (Carter Durbin) of Lincoln and Brock Lee of Fremont; great grandchildren, Jaxon Earll, Drake Swan, Emery (Ryan) Fox, Bennet Kendall, Eliza Tucker, Kennedy Tucker, Korey Tucker, Karter Tucker, Kyler Earll and Everly Earll; great great grandson, Hayes Fox; bonus granddaughter Tasha Smith of Cozad; bonus grandsons, Devin Lee of South Dakota, Jonny Lee of Edison and Ruger Lee of North Platte; brothers, Bill (Brenda) Crick of Cozad and David (Cindy) Crick of Cozad; sister, Stacy (Dave) Larsen of Omaha; brother and sister in laws, Karen Oelkers, Doug Callahan, Kermit and Glenny Lee, Ann Marhenke and Don Berry; cousin, Denny (Jan) Hansen of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cozad Cemetery. A memorial book signing with family present will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.