Vikki Lee Tory, 63, formerly of Fresno, CA, passed away peacefully Monday March 23, 2026, at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Vikki is survived by her life partner, Russ Pratt.
Born in Fresno, CA, Vikki was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (Wilson) Bales. She worked as a registered nurse and for many years as a traveling nurse on the West Coast. Vikki was a graduate of Clovis High School and the University of Phoenix. She enjoyed scuba diving, skiing, bowling, baking, cooking, connoisseur of fine wine, supervising an operating room, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to being survived by the love of her life, Vikki is survived by her two sons, Shane and his wife Lauren of Maryland; Christian and his wife Tori of California; her daughter, Jennifer and her husband Seth Cantrell of California; her sister, Dody and her husband Brad Mariscotti of Indiana; two grandchildren and four nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Vikki is preceded in death by her younger brother Richard Allen “Ricky” Bales II.
A Celebration of Vikki’s Life will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the home of Scott and Cindy Knutson, 8615 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, CA 93737. Please RSVP to mrsscottk@gmail.com
Online condolences may be expressed at www.burroughsfh.com
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet, SC (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.