Billie Jean Tucker

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Obituary

Billie Jean Tucker

Age 78, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at her home with her two daughters by her side. She was born on May 1, 1947, in Fresno, California, the daughter of William and Illa Jean Lay.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Tommy Tucker; her parents, and two sisters, Sharon Falconburg & Mary Mallard and two brothers, Tom Lay & Jim Mallard.

Survivors include her two daughters, Anita Calico and husband Bill of Lincoln and Renee Erisman and husband Matt of Springdale; brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Jeanine Tucker of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Donna Mallard of Kansas City, MO; Five grandchildren, Ashtin, Dawson, and Libby Calico of Lincoln, & Alexa Shafer and her husband Caleb of Fayetteville and Asa Erisman of Springdale; nieces Jodi Cummings and Devin Hicks & nephew Alex Falconburg; and several great & great-great nieces & nephews.

The family will receive friends Thursday, July 17, 2025, 6:00-7:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, July 18th, 2025, at Liberty Baptist Church in Dutch Mills, Arkansas. Burial w\ill be in the Dutch Mills Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held.

A scholarship fund for Lincoln Students has been set up at Arvest in Billie's honor for her 35 years of service in the Lincoln School District. If you feel you would like to contribute to this fund, you can go to any Arvest location and donate to the Billie Tucker Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Funeral Service

Friday, July 18, 2025
2:00 pm

Liberty Baptist Church - Dutch Mills, Arkansas

Visitation

Thursday, July 17, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Final Resting Place

Dutch Mills Cemetery

General

Date of Birth: May 1, 1947

Date of Death: Jul 7, 2025

Age: 78

Documents

Billie Tucker Memorial Folder

Links

Billie Tucker Family Memories

Billie Tucker - How Great Thou Art

Billie Tucker - Amazing Grace

Billie Tucker - Let Her Fly

Billie Tucker - Postlude

Tributes

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Sweet Billie, you brought so much joy to our family and it won’t be the same without you here! Love and prayers to all the family!

Janell lawrence - Cousin

Miss Billie was the sweetest person I worked with her at the middle school, we loved seeing her and her crew cone in she was just a breath of fresh air so precious and sweet we are sure going to miss her at school. ?? prayers for her family, she's like everyone's momma

Tammy Wilson - Friend

So many fun memories; band parents bus trips, Halloween party's, our girls kept us busy! Your famous coccunt cream pies at pie auctions, so delicious! Sweet, beautiful caring and fun Billie, you'll be missed!

Gerald & Eleanor Neal - Friend

Billie was the sweetest person ever. I fixed her hair for years, when she came into the shop she was always busy doing something. Our families went to Florida together and we had the greatest time. She also made the best cinnamon rolls and shared them with everyone. She will definitely be missed but also remembered. My prayers are with her family.

BARBARA MATTHEWS - Friend

BIllie was a sweet person.Prayers for family!

Mary Ann lockhart - A friend

I’m terribly sad to hear of this news. Mrs Billie was one of the sweetest people that I have ever known. I don’t believe that I have ever seen her without a smile on her face. She loved so many of our babies like her own and brought Joy to so many. I know she is rejoicing at the feet of Jesus. Prayers for all of her family.

Melody Butler - Friend

Mrs. Billie was such a kind and joyful woman who always had a smile on her face whenever she saw anyone she was truly a blessing she will be missed

Allison Bond - Friend

Billie was just a kind and sweet lady! She always had a smile on her face and would do anything to help if needed. She will be missed but never forgotten. Heaven gained a special lady! Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Laura Freeman - Friend

Oh Ms Billie, we will all miss you so much!! You made every moment working with you at the middle school fun. You are a delightful woman who has brought love and laughter into Lincoln for all ages. I adored our time together and most of all I love you and always will.

Dianna Payne - Friend

Anita and Renee you were so blessed with a mother that was an angel her on earth. She was so good to everyone and loved by everyone she came in contact with. I pray God gives you both peace because that’s what she would want. I will never forget her because she is always in my heart. God bless both of you and all your family! Loves always Blendia and Bridgett Curtis

Blendia Curtis - Friend

All of the tributes are so similar because Ms. Billie was the same precious person to everyone she met. She always greeted you with a smile and asked how you were doing and tried to brighten your day. She blessed everyone, but her biggest blessings were probably given to the babies she rocked and raised for years and the middle school children she loved unconditionally. The earth will miss her presence, but Heaven is smiling. Many prayers for her entire family.

Linda Dye - Friend

So sad for you girls and your whole family. Billie was the most beautiful person. All of her family and people in Lincoln will miss Billy. Love and prayers to all of you.??

CharoletteKarnes - Friend

We will so miss our Billie, we have lived next door for over 50 years. Our kids went to school together and we have shared so many memories. Our luncheons with the 65 Girls, a train trip to Van Burean that will never be forgotten. Will miss Tommy and Billie until we meet again, and I am sure they are happy together.

Roger and Doris Hutchens - Friend-Neighbor

Anita and Renee we are so sorry to hear about your mom. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Doug and Joyce Hulse - Friends

I honestly don’t think I would have made it through Middle School without her. She always has the best advice. She always lit up a room. I loved her laugh and her kindness to everyone. She definitely lived her truth and that’s something I looked up to and will be forever influenced by. Until we meet again…

Kelley Bradley - Friend

Ms. Billie had a heart of gold. She loved every single child that she worked with at Lincoln Schools. She always had a positive attitude and had a smile on her face. I will truly miss seeing her and visiting with her when she would come to visit me at the store. She inspired me to be a better person no matter what the circumstances of life may bring. I will always remember you Ms. Billie. ??

Gentry Spinks - Friend

I am so sorry to hear of your sweet mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady who always had a hug and a smile for me anytime I saw her! Sending love and prayers to your familles.

Kelly - Friend

Mrs. Billie was the sweetest lady! She always had a smile on her face and always gave hugs. I will miss seeing her at the beauty shop.Prayers for the family.

Cindy Guess-Stines - Friend

Ms. Billie was a great woman. She made an impact on my son. Everytime he would see her he would have to give her hugs. She will be missed in the middle school

Loretta Holliman - Friend

Billie was such a wonderful woman! She was a happy, kind gentle person. She was amazing with all kids. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Vicky Wilks - Friend

Thank you, Miss Billie, for being a part of my childhood and so many memories! Even more, thank you for taking such wonderful care of McKenna, Allison, and Thomas while they were at Little School. We always knew they would be in good hands with you :-)

Kara Finigan - Friend

Miss Billie, what an honor it was to have known such a beautiful and kind woman! I have known Renee for over a decade and the way she talked about her momma was so precious! I loved hearing stories about her! I will never forget how wonderful it was to have a moment with Miss Billie at Alexa’s wedding day! Our conversation was absolutely lovely! She is so much fun! There is so much love that came out of this women! She will be truly missed!

Anita Stewart - Family friend

Mrs. Billie was so influential in Lincoln and her legacy will live on forever. We will all miss seeing her at the pharmacy. Much love to the family ??

Harps Pharmacy 179 - Friends

I was honored to work with Miss Billie for over 20 years. She was a blessing and was loved by all who met her and will be so very missed. Grateful to know that she is finally back with Tommy!

Lori Swayne - Friend

Billie has always been a sweetheart!!! Every time I would see her shopping at Harp’s she was always smiling and we would chat and she always asked about my mom and rest of family. Anita and the rest of the family we are thinking of you during this difficult time. April Jordan Robinson Diana Phillips

April Robinson - Friend

Anita and family, Billie is a remarkable person and she is going to be so missed. Praying for comfort for you all. Deepest condolences.

Valerie Dawson - Friend/ colleague

Ms Billie was a amazing women and she loves all the kids that she help with at the Lincoln middle School my nephew loves her so much he always came home from school talking about Ms.billie and he couldn't wait to go back to school the next day. She is going be missed so much this year and on from the kids at school. I just wanted to write and say she is a wonderful lady and she will be missed for a long time . For for the family loss me and my family will be praying for all of her family and friends. Thank you ms.billie for help with my nephew Lupe Gomez he loves you so much .

Skylina heine &Lupe gomez - Friend/ help with my nephew in middle