On December 5, 1955 Vficky Lynn Jones was born, to Eva Lokeman Bowling Walters and the late James Leroy Bowling, at University Hospital in Baltiore, Maryland. Vicky was truly a special gift from God. Born with a heart of gold, she was always ready to champion the cause of ''the least, the last and the los.'' Vicky received her formal education in the Baltimore City Public School System. She was a proud graduate of Eastern High School. She went on to further her education, attendg Morgan State university and University of Maryland Baltimore County. a Time to Serve... Having a strong love for children and an equal measure of love for the aging adult, Vickie spent a good amount of time as a teacher's assistant in the Baltimore County School System and a nurse practitioner at Greenspring Valley Convalescent Home. At the time of her death, Vicky had been employed eith the United States Government for twenty-seven yearss. She enjoyed her years with the government and received numerous promotions and citations for her diligence, commitment and hard work. Vicky held dear in her life a very special familyl relationship as she bonded closely to her older brother James and became a devoted big sister to Kevin and Sabrina. They enjoyed spending large amounts of time together. As a family they all reveived their earlyl Christian training at Ames United Methodist Church. If you saw Vicky, often beside her would be Kevin and Sabrina. There was a bond there that no one could break. A Time To Love... Vicky united in marriage with William T. Jones on December 17, 1977. From this union they were blessed with one son, Troy James. She later added to her family circle her adopted son Melvin Baylor. As a family unit, Christ remained the center of their lives as they become affiliated with Good Shepherd Baptist Church, and later on for the past five years, growing members of ''Lion of Judah Praise Temple,'' under the guiding leadership of Bishop Kenneth Cole. Vicky was one of the most vibrant and most outgoing persons anyone could meet. She loved to venture away from home with family and friends. Having such a sincere passion for traveling. Vicky was quite often found on the road or on a plane to some place to enjoy the wonders in life. Her disabliity, as many would have called it, as an amputee did not stop Vicky for one moment. It did not slow her down, nor did she contemplate any postponements of special engagements. You can truly say she lived life to the fullest. A Time To Die... Vicky quietly departed thislife here on earth with us on Friday, January 13, 2006, at the same place of her birth. She leaves us now to live a life in the arms of our Heavenly father, and her two earthly fathers who preceded her, James Bowling and William Walters. A Time To Mourn... Holding on to loving memories of Vicky are: her husband, William; her loving son, Troy; her loving and devoted mother, Eva Walters; her adopted son, Melvin Baylor; sister, Sabrina Bowlings Cooks; two brothers, James Bowling and Kevin Butler; two nieces, Brittany and Cache; three aunts, one uncle, five sisters-in-law, and two brothers-in-law; a host of devoted cousins, a true and loving circle of girlfriends, and many other relatives and friends.