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Vanessa Holley
October 31, 2012
Billie and I were co-workers at Shands. Her wit and humor brought us lots of laughter and made it a joy to come to the office. With our common interests in reading and traveling, and our love for cats, it was easy for us to become friends. I will miss Billie, but I am comforted by my many memories of her, all of which make me smile.
Paula Wilkerson
October 24, 2012
My sincere sympathy to the Rawls family in losing dear Billie. It was my job to train Billie in radiology and listen to the words which were foreign to her. Billie learned quickly and we laughed together when she would say "Oh, that is what he was saying". She always had everyone's admiration. She came as a temporary and when there was a position available, I jumped at the chance to ask her if she would consider joining us full time. We worked and laughed together for many years. She was a joy to work with. Three or four of us would meet after we all left Shands for lunch at least once a year to catch up on old times. She was a true friend who cared about her friends and you knew she cared. My only regret is that I did not call her often enough just to say hello. Dear Billie, you will be missed. Cindy and brothers, your mom was so very proud of all of you. I have four children also so we often spoke of our children. I know Jesus has another angel in heaven now and I will be glad to see her again one day.
Cherie Williams
October 24, 2012
Much loved forever missed. She was always a joy to work with, I'm so proud and blessed having known her.
Melodie Spalding
August 11, 2012
May God be a constant comfort in the passing on of Billie, to all of her family and friends. She was my Mom's babysitter and friend, as well as Cousin, in the later years...
Billie will be greatly missed. Til we meet again!!!
Theresa & Andy Barmer
August 10, 2012
Such a strong and gracious lady. We will miss her putting out her luminaria, her stories from when she first moved in and her charm. We will miss knowing that she is just next door. God Bless and keep her.
Lani Vandersteen/Miller
August 10, 2012
Yes Billy was an amazing Lady an Cousin!! Had lots of fun with her an her Children growing up as cousins!! Billy always Laughed an Smiled an such a Spirited Lady!! She will be missed! She spent the last couple of summers with my Grandmother who has recently passed an now they are spending the rest of the summer together now in Heaven!! Pretty Cool!! God Bless her Whole Family in this time of Loss!! We love u Billy an Family!!
Lani Vandersteen/Miller
August 10, 2012
Yes Billy was an amazing Lady an Cousin!! Had lots of fun with her an her Children growing up as cousins!! Billy always Laughed an Smiled an such a Spirited Lady!! She will be missed! She spent the last couple of summers with my Grandmother who has recently passed an now they are spending the rest of the summer together now in Heaven!! Pretty Cool!! God Bless her Whole Family in this time of Loss!! We love u Billy an Family!!
Lani Vandersteen/Miler
August 10, 2012
Wow! What a Lovely Lady!! Great Cousin Not just to My Mom Barbara but to everyone she came in contact with her most amazing Smile an Laughter! Soo happy to have her an her Family a part of me!! Wonderful cousins!! Had sooo much fun growing up with her an her Children?? MY Cousins!! I KNow my Grandmother Daisy who passed in NOV 2011 spent some summers with Billy an had a Blast!! Guess what they are spending the summer again!! Imagine that?? IN Heaven!! Love U Billy an U will be Missed!! God Bless your Children who Sooo Love u!!
When some of the old group got together with Dr. Todd
Anne Caldwell
August 9, 2012
You could not take yourself too seriously with Billie around. That was good for me, I took everything too seriously! Then, when we, the old Todd, Brown, and Dyer Orthopedic group, started laughing, we could not stop. Billie could get us laughing and relieve the tensions of the day. Oh, and that dry wit of hers! I am privileged to have known her and will never, ever forget her. There was a little mischievous twinkle in her eyes from time to time.
Billie, I am so glad we saw each other in July. I am glad to have been a small part of your rich, and full life.
Loa Purvis
August 9, 2012
We Luv u Billie
We will always charish the memories of all the fun we had growing up. All of us piling in the station wagon every week in the summer. Going to the movies with bottle caps and the delicious sandwiches that were made. We will see u again soon. Luv, Loa and all the kids;)
Rick Vandersteen
August 9, 2012
My Mom and Billie were cousins. They use to load all of us children into the back of Billes green station wagon(the one with the woods panels on the sides)and carry us to the beach every summer. Billie also knew how to decorate a Christmas Tree. It's a wonder it didn't tip over with all the decorations and tinsle she used! I loved to hear Billie's laugh. She brought a smile to everyone's face.
Jackie Morris
August 9, 2012
I am so glad to have known Billie through her neice, Laura. She was always smiling and laughing. I know that she loved spending time with Laura and Gary and I know they will miss her terribly. It is a blessing to know that she is not in pain anymore and that we will all see her again in Heaven, where she is in God's loving arms.
Judi Sikes
August 8, 2012
I never Had the privelege of knowing this wonderful lady.. But Ive known the Shrewsbury family for most of my life.. Laura adored her... So wishing you all Gods Blessings and Knowing Heaven is such a better place.
Lee Camberg
August 8, 2012
I met Billie prior to my birth. Though I do not have a keen recollection of the early years, I relish the times our families were able to get together, the occasions she opened her home for my parents and me and our all-encompassing phone conversations. Billie was a true friend to my mother and provided unmeasurable support to my sisters and me through our mom's illness and subsequent passing. I feel blessed to have Billie and the entire Rawls family in my life. There is nothing like having an "extra" mom when you need one!
Laura Shrewsbury Smith
August 8, 2012
Billie started out being my favorite aunt, as a child. Over the years, she became one of my most beloved friends, and my "other mother" after my mom passed away. We loved to travel together, talk about old family stories, swap books, go out to dinner, laugh, solve the world's problems and just share our lives. Billie never had an unkind word to say about anyone, even those who had wronged her. She was so knowledgeable about so many subjects (she read everything), so conversations with her were a treat. I feel like Billie was a little extra "bonus" from God. She was always a bright spot in my day and I enjoyed every single minute I spent with her over the last 50+ years. I will miss her so much--her smile, her laughter, her twinkly eyes and her constant friendship. I can smile knowing she is in Heaven taking deep breaths and visiting with all the relatives. I will never forget all the great things this extraordinary aunt and friend gave to me.
Karen Simpson
August 8, 2012
I met Billie in 1981 when I started a new job with Drs Todd, Brown and Dyer. Little did I know this meeting would turn into a 30 yr friendship. Billie was very easy to like, She was always upbeat and could only see the good in people. She never met a stranger. Over the years she became like a sister to me, someone I could confide in and she always knew what to say in any situation. Billie was a very learned person. There wasn't any topic that she couldn't talk about (at least voice her opinion). One of her passions was reading. She always had two or three books going at one time. We had such good times together going to parties, taking trips (visiting her family or mine),spending holidays together. I am going to miss our daily phone calls (about 6:00pm) and a day doesn't go by that I won't miss her. I feel most fortunate to have had the honor and pleasure of knowing Billie (William to me). I know she is in a better place and I know she is still happy. Love, Karen
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