Vicki Jean Brents

Vicki Jean Brents, formally Vicki Jean Beacham, was born to the late Prince and Thelma (Beacham) Phillips on November 29, 1951. In her early years, Vicki attended IPS Mary E Cable #4 Elementary School. Later she graduated from Crispus Attucks High School, the class of 1969. Vicki furthered her education by attending Marion College. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and became a New Vision Missionary Baptist Church member.

Vicki loved her sports and her family. She retired early to raise her two daughters Jerry (Benberry) Sharp, and Jennifer Benberry, with her late husband, Charles Brents. Vicki loved basketball, specifically the Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Colts. A game did not air that Vicki did not see. Vicki loved telling stories and making people laugh. She will be greatly missed.

Vicki Jean Brents departed this life, December 5, 2021, at the age of 70 years and six days. Vicki is preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Beacham Phillips; father, Price Phillips; husband, Charles Brents; brother, Richard Lee Payne. Leaving to cherish her memory are her daughters: Jeri (Benberry) Sharp, Jennifer Benberry, and Brittany Brents; grandchildren: Brandon Sharp, Lexi Sharp, Austin Sharp, Nyla Sharp, I’lanie Benberry Davis, Kamry Benberry Davis, Eli Williams, and Jeffrey Jr; great-grandchildren: Aidan Copeland, Amiya Copeland, Kentrell Wallace; siblings: Kenneth Beacham, Peggy Beacham-Washington (Bobby), Pamela Phillips-Franklin, Roger Phillips; a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and friends.