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Vikki King-Heydel, 66, of Lebanon, Tennessee, stepped onto the Grand Stage Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Celebration of life services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Bill and June Heydel Performing Arts Center at Cumberland University, 1 Cumberland Sq., Lebanon. Doors will open at 2 p.m.
Vikki Ray King-Heydel was born in Lebanon, to Nancy Ray Martin King and William Gordon King.
Vikki always loved the art of entertainment. She worked in the drama and entertainment industry for more than 30 years. Scene 3 gave her a start as a talent scout and hair and makeup artist, and she continued working her craft at the AIM Institute of Modeling and Acting.
She was a member of the Sound and Light Theater, then the owner of Studio Oncore in Lebanon, the founder and president of the Viking Players Acting Troupe and a member of the SCA. The Renaissance Festivals were inspiring for her to attend and a joy to take part.
Vikki was known for her big heart and her drive to stir emotions by entertaining. She was a wonderful wife and mother above all else.
Vikki is survived by her son, Aaron (Mary) Hester; grandchildren, Bailey Hester and Shyann Hester; mother, Nancy Grubbs; sister, Cindy Denise Lawson; brother-in-law, Rick (Sally) Heydel; nephews, Mitchell Lawson and Trevan (Nikki) Lawson; great-nieces, Keiley Lawson and Lecci Lawson; and great-nephew, Zayden Lawson.
She is preceded in death by her father, Gordon King; and husband, Steve Heydel.
Sellars Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 615-444-9393.
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