Billie Sue Phillips

Billie Sue Vickery

83, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 surrounded by her family at her home in Prairie Grove. She was born May 18, 1942 in Hogeye, Arkansas, the daughter of Loyd William and Millie Mae (Pense) Phillips.

Billie Sue married Jerry Lee Vickery on August 17, 1957.

She previously worked as a cashier for the One Stop in Prairie Grove for many years and also worked for the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville as a housekeeper, where she earned her GED on June 20, 2000. She loved to take pictures, work puzzles, and spend time with family and friends.

She is survived by two children, Johnny (Debbie) Vickery and Karie Vickery. She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Colby (Stacey) Vickery, Kelly (Jaime) Rocha, Karen Vickery, Eric (Tifane) Hamilton, Darian Vickery, Sonja (Rob) Coker, Kinley Vickery, and Sydney Vickery. Her great-grandchildren include Taci Vickery, Cory Immel, Brooks Coker, and one more boy on the way.

Billie Sue also has two surviving brothers and one sister: Gary Phillips, Dwight Phillips, and Debbie (Carol) Hudson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Vickery; her parents, Millie and Lloyd Phillips; her brothers Bobby Phillips, Junior Phillips, Leon Phillips, Donnie Phillips; and an infant sister.

At Sue's request no services will be held at this time, the family will hold a memorial service at a later date.