Billie Karen Thacker, 58, of Van Buren, Arkansas, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born October 7, 1951 in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Edna Sparks as well as a sister, Brenda Robertson. She is survived by one daughter, Lisa Argueta of Tomball, TX; two sons, Steven Ray Bull of Midland, MI and Kevin Bull of the home; three sisters, Pam Norried of Uniontown, AR, Jo Ellen Simmons of Rudy, AR, and Angie Aldridge of Van Buren, AR; as well as one granddaughter, Amanda Marie Bull. Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. Pallbearers will be Kevin Bull, Nathan Hosky, Joe Norried, Kenny Simmons, and Preston Smith. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR.