Vicki A. (Buckles) Murr

Vicki A. (Buckles) Murr, 62, of Springdale, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Shiloh Nursing Home in Springdale after a hardfought battle with breast cancer. She was born Nov. 5, 1960, in Greenville, S.C., to George A. Buckles and Janice Eckman Buckles.

The second of four girls, Vicki was raised an Air Force brat, where traveling from base to base and making new friends was a way of life. Growing up she lived in the Azores, California, Hawaii, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Texas, until landing in the place she called home for over 45 years, northwest Arkansas.

Vicki enjoyed a variety of jobs – from office manager, flower delivery, bus driver, to transportation secretary for the Rogers Public Schools, but her favorite job was being Scott’s mom and Brady’s GiGi. They were the absolute loves of her life and her greatest joy. She had a dazzling smile, a keen sense of humor, and never missed a good nap. She was a gardener, a crocheter, a decorator, a seamstress, a music lover, a yoga instructor, and a skilled baker. She chose happy and endured her illness with steadfast determination and grit.

Survivors include her son, Scott Ross Murr of Fayetteville; grandson, Brady Cooper Murr of Pea Ridge; mother, Jan Buckles of Springdale; uncle, Charles “Jug” Buckles of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; aunt, Donna Powell of Hemet, Calif.; three sisters, Gerri Buckles of Corvallis, Ore., Lisa Young (Ron) of Rogers, and Rachelle Buckles of Springdale; and nephews, nieces, greatnephew and great-niece Teagan Young.

A celebration of life was held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, in Genesis Church, 205 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville, followed by a fellowship lunch.

A private burial was held at Elm Springs Cemetery.

No visitation was planned.

Donations in her name may be made to Genesis Church, 205 MLK Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville, AR, 72701.

Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.

Online condolences may be left at beardsfuneralchapel.com.