Sue Belle Newsom Vinson died peacefully at home on August 2, 2010, surrounded by her family, just one month before her 92nd birthday. Born in 1918 in Eagle Lake, Texas, to Blanche and Guy Newsom, she was reared in Searcy, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, B. Finley Vinson, a prominent Arkansas banker and by brother, Boyd Newsom and sister, Martha Wise. Sue was a cherished and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family and friends will miss her unwavering optimism, selfless generosity, wisdom, and grace. She is survived by daughter, Suzanne Hamilton and husband, Don; son, B. Finley Vinson Jr. (Biff) and wife, Nancy; granddaughters Ashley Hamilton Honeywell and husband, Jon; Sarah Hamilton Corley and husband, Dean; and Lily Chandler Vinson; grandson B. Finley Vinson III and wife, Erica; and great-granddaughter Norah.
Following a private burial, a memorial service will be held at First Christian Church, 1500 N. Mississippi at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. After the service, the family will welcome friends at the Vinson residence.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210, or First Christian Church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Published August 3, 2010