Vickie Karen Morrison, age 69, of Hot Springs, died Monday, September 7, 2026 at her home. She was born on March 19, 1957, in Malvern, to the late Wilbur Rood and Vernelle Funk Rood. Reared and educated in Malvern, she had worked as a dispatcher for numerous trucking companies, and also drove big rigs herself for a number of years. She even served a hitch in the United States Navy. Karen was a Baptist.

She is survived by a daughter, April Krass of Hot Springs; two sons, Shane Morrison of Hot Springs and Jeremy Morrison of Malvern; a sister, Marsha Henderson (Ron) of Malvern; five grandchildren, Daniel, Braxton, Lucious, Tobias, and Brian; and many friends.

Karen was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kristy Wilson; a sister, Sherylynn Mabbett; and a granddaughter, Chelsea Cranton.

A graveside service will be held on the family plot in the Lono Cemetery under the direction of J. A. Funk Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.