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Obituary

Long-time Covite and businesswoman, Penney C. "Nanny" Vickers Rivers, passed away on November 17, 2024. She was born on February 14, 1939, to William Claude Vickers and Audrey Faye Atkinson Vickers in Houston. She grew up in Zwolle, LA, and graduated from Zwolle High School in 1956. After graduation, she attended college in Nacogdoches, TX, at Stephen F. Austin. Growing up, she worked for her parents in their grocery store and began delivering groceries at …

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Memories & condolences

So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Rivers. She slays made visiting The Daisy feel like a family affair. She will be missed.
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Rivers. She slays made visiting The Daisy feel like a family affair. …
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Rivers. She slays made visiting Th…

I am quite overcome, all of the people who knew me and my parents are leaving for a better place.

I am so sorry for your…

I am quite overcome, all of the people who knew me and my parents are leaving for a better place.

I …

I am quite overcome, all of the people who knew me and my parent…

Penney was a close longtime and very supportive friend, and I loved her dearly❤️  I miss her and will never forget her💔…
Penney was a close longtime and very supportive friend, and I loved her dearly❤️  I miss her and wi…
Penney was a close longtime and very supportive friend, and I lo…

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Born

February 14th, 1939
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Passed away

November 17th, 2024
Copperas Cove, TX

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Pidcoke Cemetery

, Gatesville, TX 76528
Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home
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Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home

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Penney "Nanny" Rivers