Eunice R. Spears

Eunice R. Spears departed this life on Monday October 26, 2026, at Monette Manor Nursing Facility in Monette, Arkansas. She was born on February 10, 1929, to O.W. and Blanch Wallace Smith in Athens, Alabama. She worked as a manager for Caraway Apparel Dress Factory where she retired in 1987.

Eunice was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and was a faithful member of the Lepanto Church of Christ. Her faith and her family were two of the most important parts of her life. She cherished family get togethers, enjoyed vacationing at Branson, and loved traveling and shopping. She found happiness in making memories with the people she loved and treasured every opportunity to spend time with her family. Above all else, her grandchildren were her pride and joy.

She is preceded in death by her 1st husband: Otis Mason who passed on June 7, 1967, her 2nd husband of fifty-five years: Guy Spears, granddaughter: Lisa Ann Mason, son: Dale Mason, daughter-in-law: Kathy Mason, son-in-law: Perry Vickers, two sisters: Inez Kitchens and Vivian Hill, and one dear aunt: Cora Wallace.

Eunice is survived by her daughter: Diane Vickers of Lepanto, Arkansas, granddaughter: Denise McGhee (Eric) of Lepanto, Arkansas, Grandson: Bradley Vickers (Whitney) of Marion, Arkansas, and beloved nieces: Connie Hill Stephens of Caraway, Arkansas, Janet Hill Faulkner of Caraway, Arkansas, and Kim Hill Fowler of Franklin, Tennessee.

A graveside service will be held at Potter Memorial Cemetery on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Officiating the service is Brother R.J. Platz.

Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto, Arkansas.