Vonna Sue Phillips

Vonna “Sue” Phillips, age 72, lifelong resident of Arapaho, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 7, 1953, in Sentinel, Oklahoma, to Virgil Neal and Viola (Shockey) Smith.

Sue was raised in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School with the Class of 1971. She worked for more than 30 years at Oklahoma Bank & Trust, where she was known for her kindness, professionalism, and dedication, retiring in 2015. She spent her entire life in the Arapaho and Clinton communities, where her roots were strong and her friendships deep.

On June 21, 1985, Sue married the love of her life, Hoyt Phillips, in a ceremony at the Arapaho First Baptist Church. Together they built a loving home and shared a life centered around faith, family, and service.

Sue was a devoted member of the Arapaho Gospel Tabernacle, where her husband pastored. She was active in her church throughout her life, always willing to lend a helping hand and share her gifts. She loved crafting, painting, crocheting, decorating, working in her flower gardens, and creating a warm and welcoming home. Above all, Sue treasured time spent with her family. Her favorite scripture was the 23rd Psalm, a reflection of her deep and steady faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Neal and Viola Smith, and her sister, Beth Powers.

Sue is survived by her husband, Hoyt Phillips, of the home; her daughters, April Stucker and husband Brad of Clinton, Amanda Pugh of Fletcher, and Melissa Hoffman and husband Jeremy of Longdale; her sisters, Rose Stockton of Clinton and Jo Sams and her husband Jim of West Virginia; and her brother, Virgil Smith and wife Pat of Clinton.

She is also survived by her eight grandchildren: Jordyn Emmert and husband George, Dylan Stewart and wife Jeanie, Masen Hoffman and wife Hannah, Jathyn Hoffman, Malorie Hartzell and husband Ethan, Jaylie Hoffman, Malia Hoffman, and Jaxton Hoffman; six great-grandchildren: William Emmert, Owen Emmert, Arya Emmert, Haylee Emmert, Decon Stewart, and Samuel Hoffman; and one great-grandchild on the way.

Funeral services for Sue will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 21, 2025, at the First Christian Church in Clinton, officiated by Doyle Kinney. Burial will follow in the Arapaho Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Lee Hometown Funeral Home.