Victoria “Vicki” Ann (Johnson) Lea, 57, of Springfield, passed away at 2:34 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. She was born January 13, 1968, in Springfield, the daughter of Charles and Maxine (Reilly) Johnson. She married Martin Gary Lea October 15, 2005.
She is survived by her husband, Martin; three children, Rob Coleman, Danielle (Larry) Neal and Kane Mitchell Lea, all of Springfield; mother, Maxine Johnson of Springfield; four sisters, Debbie Nilsson of Wheaton, Kathy Johnson of Springfield, Pam Cronister of Girard and Susan (David) Johnson-Vincent of Springfield; mother-in-law, Ann Lea of Silloth, England; sister-in-law, Karen Tomlinson of Maryport, England; one aunt, Judy Johnson of Rockford and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Johnson; father-in-law, Kenneth Lea; maternal grandparents Eugene and Helen (Bunny) Reilly; paternal grandparents Oscar and Mary Johnson; brothers-in-law, Ron Nilsson and Mick Cronister; niece Erika Reid.
Vicki retired from the State of Illinois. She enjoyed travelling, dancing, going to musicals and spending time on the beach. She was dedicated to taking care of others.
The family will host a Celebration of Life on Saturday September 27 from 2pm-7pm at the Elks Club, Springfield.
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