Mrs Sofia Krompolcas Vedeikis

Sofia Krompolcas “Granny” Vedeikis passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sofia was born April 14, 1922 to the late Vincent and Ona Krompolcas in a small village outside of Klaipeda, Lithuania. During the German invasion in 1944, she, her late husband, Alfonsas, and son, Alfred, moved from Lithuania to Germany for a short time and then to Belgium. In 1951, she and her family set sail for the United States. After arriving in Columbus, Ohio, where she lived until 1988, Sofia worked for Schottensteins, then Schmidt’s Packing House, and retired from Ohio Dominican University after many years of supervising the cafeteria staff. Sofia moved to Salisbury, NC in 1988 to be closer to her son and his family. She took amazing care of her grandchildren and family. Sofia loved cooking (you never left her house hungry) and above all, God. She also enjoyed shopping, watching the “rose” (Bachelor/Bachelorette) and other like reality shows, participating in family activities, and spending time with friends and family. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and religiously watched Daily Mass several times a day on EWTN. In addition to her parents, Sofia was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Alfonsas Vedeikis, and brother, Vincent Krompolcas of Columbus, Ohio. Sofia leaves behind her son, Alfred and wife, Helena, and granddaughters Michele, Erica, and Amy Vedeikis, all of Salisbury as well as her special niece, Christa Krompolcas of Tampa, Florida. She is also survived by her very special furkids – Lil Man and Pila – who brightened her day and kept her smiling. Sofia glowed with energy and was loved by many outside her family. She will be tremendously missed, but her legacy of love and kindness will live on in all the lives she touched. The family would like to express special thanks to all the staff of Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care for their wonderful support and care provided to Sofia and her family during the last few months. You are all very special people and we are extremely grateful. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care (720 Grove Street, Salisbury) or Rowan County Relay for Life in her honor. A special Prayer Service will begin at 6 pm, Friday, April 24, 2015 at Summersett Funeral Home, followed by visitation from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 12:30 pm. Burial will follow at City Park Memorial Cemetery. Summersett Funeral Home is assisting the Vedeikis family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com

Mrs Sofia Krompolcas Vedeikis

April 14, 1922 - April 22, 2015