Victoria “Vicky” Lynn Toliver

Victoria “Vicky” Lynn Toliver was born on June 19, 1961, to Victor Vernon Toliver Sr. and Cora Dolores Toliver in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Vicky received her formal education within the Milwaukee Public School system and graduated from Custer High School in 1979. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mount Mary College in 1985. Vicky later earned two master’s degrees in business (marketing and management) from Concordia University in 1996, and a graduate certificate in human resource management from Cardinal Stritch University in 2021. At her death, she was only a dissertation away from completing her doctorate degree in leadership, learning, and service, a title indicative of Vicky’s life.

In addition to her vast educational background, Vicky had a long professional career in public service for both the federal and local government. Vicky served 14 years with the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Officer, EEO Manager, and Public Affairs Analyst. Vicky also served seven years with Milwaukee County as a Program Manager for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Home Repair programs, managing the portfolio and budgets for 17 Milwaukee County municipalities and various nonprofit organizations. She was also an entrepreneur for several years, working in small business development and identifying and allocating resources to nonprofit agencies. Vicky’s most recent job was with the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Community Planning and Development Representative, where she assisted grant recipients in meeting their local community development, affordable housing, and homeless needs.

Overall, Vicky had a career of public service, ensuring basic needs were met for those most in need. Vicky was also very active in politics, serving as an avid democrat and dedicating countless hours to voter registration, voter integrity, and improving the political process. She served for many years as a City of Milwaukee Elections Commissioner. Vicky’s wealth of knowledge of the background and history of various political candidates assisted many local candidates by providing them with knowledge and resources to help them run successful campaigns.

Vicky was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the District 2 Lawyer Regulation Committee, and the National Black MBA Association. Beyond her educational and professional accomplishments, Vicky was committed to serving those experiencing homelessness, and simply individuals facing challenges in life. Vicky was a spirited woman who was selfless in her devotion to helping those in need. She was a woman of integrity, will, and drive who loved her family and friends unconditionally. She put others first before she even thought of herself. She was fun-loving with an infectious laugh that was loved by all. Some words people have used to describe Vicky are loving, giving, caring, impactful, reliable, understanding, and simply a genius! Vicky will be dearly missed by all who knew her, because to know Vicky, was to love Vicky – period. However, most importantly, Vicky loved God and she always recognized His mercy and His grace over her life. She would want us all to take comfort in knowing that.

Victoria Lynn Toliver departed this life on April 1, 2024, at 9:40 am. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clarse Purtue, and grandmother, Lola Mae Purtue. She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Janelle T.N. Lovell; father, Victor V. Toliver Sr.; mother, Cora D. Toliver; brother, Victor V. Toliver II; sisters, Ceatra Banks and Dayna L. Cunning; nieces, Kendall M. Spears, Cecilia L. Toliver, and Lola B. Toliver; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and extended family members.

Funeral service at 10:30 AM, on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Ascension Fellowship Church, 2429 West Hampton Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Interment at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee.

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