Victoria Lou Kugler

Victoria Lou Kugler, 76, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on November 7th, 2026.

Victoria (Vicky) was born to Theodore and Vivian Rowles on July 16th, 1950, in Springfield, Missouri and spent her life nurturing beauty, knowledge, and compassion wherever she went. She graduated from high school in Kirkwood, Missouri and furthered her education by earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture from Missouri State University, combining her love of learning with her lifelong passion for plants and nature.

Vicky devoted many years of service to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as an Environmental Specialist. In her career, she advocated for the natural world and worked to prevent pollution. She moved to Arkansas after retirement to be closer to her daughter’s family and delighted in being able to spend quality time with her grandchildren and pursue her hobbies.

A talented and creative person, Vicky enjoyed sewing, jewelry making, gardening, reading, and searching for hidden treasures in thrift stores. She had a gift for finding beauty and value in things others might overlook. Her love of flowers led her to become an active member of the Faulkner County Master Gardeners in Conway, Arkansas, where she took pleasure in sharing her gardening knowledge with others and beautifying her community. Vicky also loved dogs and cats and rescued several animals from shelters. She was happy to give them a loving home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Vivian Rowles, and her sister, Janice Thompson.

Vicky is survived by her son, Mark Kugler; her daughter, Krista Quinn; her grandchildren, Annette Quinn, Lydia Quinn, and Colin Kugler; and her brothers, Terry Rowles and Frank Rowles. She also leaves behind many extended family members, friends, fellow gardeners, and animal lovers who will miss her greatly.

In accordance with her wishes, funeral services will be simple and informal. A small gathering will be held at Oakdale Cemetery near Houston, Missouri, where family and friends will come together to celebrate her life and share memories.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a local animal shelter, animal rescue organization, or Friends of the Library chapter. Vicky's love for animals, learning, and community service were among the many joys of her life. Supporting homeless animals or helping libraries continue to serve their communities would be a meaningful tribute to her memory and a reflection of the values she carried throughout her life.

Vicky will be remembered for her generous heart, curious mind, creative spirit, and the love she shared with her family, friends, flowers, and animals. Her legacy lives on in the gardens she tended, the animals she rescued, and the lives she touched with her kindness.