Vicky Van Phillips

Vicky Van Phillips, 72, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024.

She was born November 10, 1951, in Akron, Colorado, the daughter of James Parker Estabrooks and Virginia (Maxwell) Shane. She graduated from Ottawa High School in 1970. Vicky later attended Emporia State University and earned her Bachelors and Master’s Degree. 

Vicky was employed in the Mental Health field where she helped numerous people as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. She took passion in helping people through their struggles. 

She also loved to quilt and craft. 

Vicky leaves behind her sons, James Richard “Rick” Estabrooks and Ryan Phillips; sister, Paula Windholz; her partner, Steve Eckman; her beloved six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy Renee Phillips; her parents, James Parker Estabrooks and Virginia Nadine Shane and brother, James Lewis Estabrooks. 

There are no services scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. 

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