Vicki Ann Parnell

February 9, 2021

Vicki Ann Parnell, 63, of Cypress, TX passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 9th, 2021 due to complications from pneumonia. Vicki passionately excelled at everything she set out to do throughout her life with quiet grace and grit. She was born on August 29th, 1957 to Johnny and Billie Ann Hozdulick in Cedar Hill, TX. After graduating valedictorian from Cedar Hill High School in 1975, she went on to study electrical engineering and graduated 2nd in her class at the University of Texas Arlington. During her sophomore year of college, she met Mike Parnell and just knew she had met her future husband when he used the now iconic introduction of “will you watch my calculator for a minute” in order to talk to her, and the two were married in 1977. They had their first child, Shaun in 1985. Their second child, Jessica was born in 1987, and their third child David was born in 1992. In 1994, Vicki and Mike decided to move their growing family to Katy, TX during which time she decided raising her children at home was to be her next great adventure. She regularly adopted critical positions in extra curricular activities such as soccer mom team captain, head of girl scout cookie distribution, and lead organizer of swim team race ribbons. She took pride in watching her children to pursue their passions and taught them kindness and compassion for others through her example. Vicki joined the Child Development Center at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church in 1996, taking a position in the administration office to help improve the quality and effectiveness of the organization in the local community. Over the next two decades, her impact on the CDC became her lasting legacy and ministry for teachers, parents, and children. In the later seasons of her life, Vicki became lovingly referred to as “Nana” by her grandchildren, and she took great joy in watching them laugh and play together. She developed a passion for quilting and shared her love by giving beautiful and thoughtfully constructed quilts to friends and family for just about every occasion. She loved watching sports, British mystery TV shows, and competing with her daughter for the esteemed title of champion puzzler during the holidays. When she wasn’t filling her home with warmth and kindness, she could be found peacefully enjoying her time in the backyard, taking care to ensure the no squirrel or hummingbird ever went hungry on her watch. Vicki’s life is celebrated by her husband Mike, and her three children Shaun, Jessica, and David. She has 3 grandchildren, Noah, Abel, and Bowie, with her fourth, Birdie Ann, soon to be born in April 2021. Her unconditional love will continue to be felt in their hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, the Vicki Parnell Memorial Fund has been created and dedicated to her memory, with donations to benefit the Child Development Center and provide scholarship support to families in need. Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made at https://hckaty.churchcenter.com/giving/to/vicki-parnell-hccdc-memorial-fund INSTRUCTIONS FOR ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84736204378?pwd=RGtaYWg0M2I2OWI2eGVaMUlFbXc0QT09 Meeting ID: 847 3620 4378 Passcode: 558888 One tap mobile +13462487799,,84736204378#,,,,*558888# US (Houston) +12532158782,,84736204378#,,,,*558888# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 847 3620 4378 Passcode: 558888 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ktE68H0SF The condolences of the Addison family and staff go out to her family and friends.