Esther Geraldine Phillips Rice “Jerri”, 81 of Natural Dam departed Sunday, March 5, 2023 in her home. She was retired from Tyson Foods in Van Buren. She was preceded in death by her parents John Phillips and Sophia Phillips Miller; James “Shorty” Miller; siblings Warren Phillips, Mable Phillips Brewer, Geneva Phillips, Johnny Phillips, Wiley Phillips and baby Gene Phillips.

She is survived by her children Micheal Rice, Sharon Rice Ledbetter and husband Wesley, Karen Rice Stephens and husband Bradley, Rick Rice and wife Treva; grandchildren Ricky Rice, Shelbi Rice Anders, Ross Rice, Anna Rice Black, Brandon Whitehouse, Alison Keller, Austin Cross, Aason Cross, Aniston Cross, Kiersten Stephens, Haylie Stephens, Tyler Stephens, Devon Rice, Jaclyn Rice, Michael Travers, Candace Carrol; great grandchildren Ellie and Chandler Keller, Waylon and Mackenzie Whitehouse.

Funeral services will be 2PM, Friday March 10, 2023 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial to follow at Oliver Springs Cemetery in Van Buren. Family will visit with relatives and friends one hour prior to service, 1-2PM on Friday.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Ledbetter, Bradley Stephens, Bruce Pearson, Larry Pearson, Gene Albritton and Spence Oliver.