BILLIES (GOERING), Christine L. We are sad to announce the passing of Christine L. (Goering) Billies of Roswell, Georgia who passed away peacefully on 13 August 2020. She was a loving wife, caring mother, an ebullient personality and a kind soul to everyone. Christine is survived by her daughter, Juliana Illari, her son Eric Billies, her son-in-law, Brian Illari, her daughter-in-law, Ingrid Billies, her grandchildren, Alex, Nicole and Natalie, her brother Fred Goering and several nieces and nephews. Christine was born in Milwaukee on August 18, 1933. Growing up with her mother, Lilian, brother Fred and sister Karen during the Depression years, her father Captain Walter Goering was a Naval Officer and deployed to Europe during World War II. She graduated from Northwestern University in 1955. Christine met Robert Billies in NYC and married in 1961, eventually settling in Tenafly, NJ for 35 years, actively participating in several local theaters, Junior Women's' Club and as an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Christine and Robert moved to Roswell, Georgia in 1998 to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law. Just as she had done in New Jersey, Christine was off and running again becoming an indispensable part of all of her new community, making new friends while volunteering with the Georgia Ensemble Theater, Holy Trinity Lutheran church and P.E.O. Christine was an avid soccer fan, loved to read, entertain, and travel, most recently to the Holy Land in January with her church. Finally, Christine was also a beloved part of her neighborhood family in Taylor Oaks. She was a mother and/or grandmother "in residence" to her Taylor Oaks family, particularly after Robert passed away in 2005. Due to COVID, we will be celebrating Christine's life in the near future when we are able to bring her circle of loved ones together. Christine wanted her friends and family to consider donating to your local performing arts affiliation, Navy Memorial fund, Shriner's Hospital, Holy Trinity Lutheran church or a recognized charity of your choice.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sep. 9, 2020.

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Bruce Bond

September 3, 2025

Chris was my debate partner throughout high school, 1948-51, as competitive speaking then was highly structured. We competed with other Wisconsin schools and traveled throughout the state on weekends with others from our school, winning medals at the state level two years in a row. She was a great friend and debater. I wish I'd known her as an adult. We did renew our friendship at two reunions.

Bruce Bond

November 25, 2020

Can I edit a memory that I just submitted a few minutes ago? Chris and I were in high school together during the years 1948-51 (I erroneously entered my college years.) I would also like to add that Chris and I went through all the grades, K-12, together--at Lincoln Grade School, then John Dewey Junior HS, then West Allis Central HS.

Bruce F Bond

November 25, 2020

I have just learned--so belatedly--of Chris' passing and wish to convey my condolences to her family. Chris was my classmate, friend, and debate partner at West Allis Central High School, 1953-56, and we were in periodic touch over the many years since via Email (in fact I learned of her death because I didn't get an answer to a recent Email of mine.) She often wrote glowingly of her children and grandchildren. We met at two HS reunions (and at the first one I met her husband Robert as well.) As we were the same age I had great admiration for her energy and enthusiasm. We lived just two and a half blocks apart in West Allis. Again, I am so very sorry for the family's loss of a remarkable woman.

Amy Dunn

September 20, 2020

What a life, she had so much to teach and offer- and yet was so humble. I’ll never forget how kind and patient she was with me at GET, even on days when I didn’t deserve it. She had a positive impact on my life that lives on. Much love to Christine’s family and close network of friends.

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