of Pleasant Plains, AR
August 9, 1938 - February 1, 2021
Vada Joy Clark Bickers of Pleasant Plains departed us on February 1, 2021.
Born August 9, 1938 in Batesville, she was the daughter of Alpha C. and Lucille V. Flippo Clark. She attended Pleasant Plains High School where she graduated with honors. She married Jerry H. Bickers of Pleasant Plains on July 9, 1961. He passed away in 2005.
She began her banking career in 1957 with First National Bank and worked with several other financial institutions in the Batesville area before retiring in 2001 while at Merchant and Planters Bank. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her daughters and granddaughter, playing the piano, gardening, and cooking. Her homemade cakes and pies were always the highlight of family birthdays and holiday celebrations. A favorite pastime was reading the daily Batesville Guard, doing crossword puzzles, and attending Razorback football or basketball games.
Vada was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church and attended Pleasant Plains United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Susan Caplener and husband Darrell of Fayetteville, Lucinda (Cindy) Stewart and husband Jim of Searcy. A granddaughter, Catherine (Katie) Caplener of Austin, Texas and her sister Von Carpenter of Pleasant Plains. Great grandchildren; Ryann, Kayden, Kamryn, Brylan, Andrew, and Brock. Niece and Nephews, Clark, Glenda, Mark Carpenter, Mark and Marty Hearyman, and Tom and Lisa LaFera. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
The funeral service will be held at Roller- Crouch chapel in Batesville at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021 with Bill Mills officiating. Burial will follow at Putman Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to St Jude Children's Hospital or Putman Cemetery Fund, 4565 Blackland Road, Pleasant Plains, Arkansas 72568.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks social distancing will be observed.
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13 Condolence(s)
Gwen McKnight
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Many sweet memories. Beautiful Lady. So sorry for your loss, You are in my Thoughts and Prayers .
Clayton Gay
Monday, February 8, 2021
Cindy,
Really sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a sweet and kind lady. I always enjoyed talking to her at the bank. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
linda grady
Sunday, February 7, 2021
vada was a very kind and sincere lady. I worked with vada some at the first national bank branch bank in pleasant plains. I was sorry to hear of her passing. linda grady
Helen Gilbert Huskey
Sunday, February 7, 2021
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Sending prayers for comfort & peace in your time of grief.
Sherry Birdsong-Munro
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Our sympathies for our long distant relatives. My Mother, Blanche Alene Flippo-Birdsong is the younger sister of Lucille, Aunt to Vada. Alene is now 99 years young and living in Illinois. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Kathy Norman
Friday, February 5, 2021
I’m so saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a wonderfully kind and sweet person. I always enjoyed visiting with her at our family functions. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Diane Swaim
Friday, February 5, 2021
Cindy, I am so sorry. Your mom was a beautiful lady. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg & Stacy Cramblett
Friday, February 5, 2021
Lucy,
We are very sorry to have heard about the loss of your mother. Just by what we have heard about your mom, she must have been was a wonderful mother. God bless you and your family.
Dwight McKee
Friday, February 5, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. Vada always was so kind, gentle, and patient with all that she knew and loved.
Dewayne Harris
Friday, February 5, 2021
So sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady. Will be deeply missed.
Vicki Doolin
Thursday, February 4, 2021
I loved Vada Joy, and I have so many fond memories of her. She was part of my church family at Cornerstone United Methodist Church. My life was enriched by her beautiful piano playing, mild manner, and sweet smile. She was a blessing and joy to all! I pray that your sweet memories with Vada Joy brings the family comfort. I am sending hugs and love to Susan, Cindy, Voncille, and your families.
Love, Vicki
Dianna Meeks
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Lucy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I know you were a very close knit family. I'm praying for you during this difficult time. May God comfort you.
Cookie price
Thursday, February 4, 2021
She was a very sweet lady. I will miss her.