Victoria "Vickie" Gallop Porter, age 48, of Burgaw died Monday, February 25, 2008 in Pender Memorial Hospital.

She was born October 4, 1959 in Lawton, OK and was the daughter of Benjamin J. and Mary Anderson Gallop of Barnesville, GA.

Vickie was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who loved her family dearly. Her zest for life, her joyful spirit and her beautiful smile will always be remembered and greatly missed.

In addition to her parents Vickie is survived by her daughters, Amanda Michelle White and Alicia Coutee Gaskins both of Burgaw and Alicia's fiance, Kevin Anthony Wells of Wallace; her grandson, Austin Shane Gaskins; sister, Jennifer DeLacerda and her husband, Michael, of Willard; brother, Benjamin David Gallop of Burgaw and Benjamin's fiancee, Elaine Phillips of New Bern; niece, Candace DeLacerda Smith and her husband, Thomas Smith, Jr.; nephew, Blake DeLacerda; great niece, Tanaleigh Smith; and her beloved Chihuahua, Sophia.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Reverend Dan Sellers officiating.

Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

Casketbeares will be Benjamin David Gallop, Kevin wells, Thomas "Root" Smith, Michael DeLacerda, Blake DeLacerda and Alexander Matthews.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.