In Memory of Vicki Jones
Help Vicki's Family Place a Headstone on Her Grave
Vicki Jones is buried without a permanent headstone.
Her family is working to place one on her grave, but the cemetery requires approval from the cemetery plot owner, and that approval is being withheld.
Her family is pursuing the legal and regulatory options available and sharing the documented facts publicly.
The goal is simple: a permanent headstone for Vicki.
A photograph of Vicki will appear here.
Current status
Vicki's grave remains without the permanent headstone her children are trying to provide.
Last updated: [DATE]
Updates on the effort are sent by email to supporters who ask to follow the progress.
The Facts
The situation is explained using documented facts, not rumors or speculation — including the authorization the cemetery requires and the legal documentation Vicki's children have provided.
What Happens Next
Her family has tried to resolve this matter directly and through counsel. Because it remains unresolved, they are moving forward on several fronts.
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Continue the Legal Effort
They are continuing to work with counsel to pursue their legal options concerning authority to place the headstone.
They believe Tennessee law and a Tennessee Court of Appeals decision specifically support their authority under Vicki's Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney.
If necessary, they intend to seek appropriate court relief so that the question of authority can be resolved.
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Pursue Regulatory Review
They intend to pursue appropriate complaints, inquiries, or regulatory review concerning the cemetery's handling of the matter.
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Raise Public Awareness
They are making the documented facts available to Vicki's family, friends, former neighbors, members of the community, and appropriate media outlets.
This includes direct mail, social media, community outreach, media outreach, and publication of relevant documents through HeadstoneForVicki.com.
The goal is awareness and a respectful resolution, not harassment.
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Install the Headstone
Once the necessary authorization is obtained, the goal is to move forward with the permanent headstone as quickly as reasonably possible.
They are prepared to work with the cemetery regarding applicable specifications and installation requirements.
Every part of this effort has one objective: putting a permanent headstone on Vicki's grave.
How You Can Help
This campaign is not raising money and is not asking anyone for donations.
The single thing that would resolve this is written authorization for a permanent headstone.
If you believe Vicki's grave should be permanently marked, you may respectfully ask the two parties who can allow it: the owner of the cemetery plot and the cemetery.
Please be respectful. Send one message. Do not threaten, harass, insult, or repeatedly contact cemetery employees or any individual involved in this dispute.
Ralph Wendell Jones, Jr. — owner of the cemetery plot
Ralph Wendell Jones, Jr., Vicki's husband, is the sole owner of the cemetery plot. The cemetery requires his authorization before the headstone can be placed. If you know him personally, you may respectfully ask him to provide that authorization.
The site does not publish anyone's home address, personal phone number, or private email address, and asks that no one else do so either.
The cemetery
You may respectfully ask cemetery management at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery to work with Vicki's family and their counsel to identify a lawful path that permits a permanent headstone to be installed. Please use only publicly listed business contact information.
- Cemetery
- [CEMETERY NAME]
- Business phone
- [PUBLIC BUSINESS PHONE]
Suggested message
This message can be sent to the cemetery manager or to Ralph Wendell Jones, Jr. It can also be shared in person if you know him.
Dear [Joel Stooksbury or Ralph Wendell Jones, Jr.], I recently learned about the effort by Vicki Jones's children, Brooke and Brandon, to place a permanent headstone on her grave at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery. I respectfully ask that you work with Vicki's family so that a headstone can be placed. I hope this matter can be resolved respectfully and promptly. Thank you.
Please send one respectful message. Nothing else helps Vicki.
This Is About Vicki
Vicki Jones was a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend. She lived a full life, built lasting relationships, and was deeply loved by those who knew her.
Her grave deserves a permanent marker. This is not about conflict. It is about a family trying to honor their mother. Her family will continue pursuing every legal and regulatory option available, sharing the documented facts, and asking for respectful support. They hope this can be resolved peacefully, but they will never give up on placing a permanent headstone on Vicki's grave.