Billie Jeane White

1933 - 2017

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Brown-Holley Funeral Home LLC - Rayville

603 Francis St

Rayville, Louisiana

Billie White Obituary

Billie Jeane White

Start - Funeral services for Billie Jeane White, 84, of Start, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start, LA with Rev. Marshall Sevier officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.



Mrs. Billie was born September 21, 1933 in Murray City, OH and passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Start, LA. She was a member of the Crew Lake United Methodist Church and retired with the Richland Parish School System. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin White and brother, Jack Kirkendall.



Survivors include her children, Lorena Lynn Cheek and husband, Ralph of Rayville, John Wayne White and wife, La Jean of Tulsa, OK, and Vicki Vee Counts of Newark, OH; grandchildren, Whitney Lynn Wright and husband, Curtis of Start, Bryan Tyler White of Quincy, IL, and Matthew Shelton Lane of Newark, OH; sisters, Sondra Foltz of Buchtel, OH and Jill Kirkendell of Buchtel, OH; brother, Fred Kirkendall and wife, Janet of Nelsonville, OH; great grandchildren, Rhett Wright and Miley Wright; Godchildren, Lillian Whitten and Mark Ryan; a host of nieces and nephews; her Po-ken-o group and her faithful companion, Little Girl.



Visitation is 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.



Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The News Star on Sep. 26, 2017.
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I am so very sorry for the loss of someone so special, she will forever be in my heart. She taught me so much and we had the best of times, I will miss her so much, I pray that the family finds comfort and know yall will definitely have a guardian angel now, cause she was definitely an angel on this earth, I'll always love and miss you Mrs.Billie White.

Dawn Flint

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September 26, 2017

I am so blessed to have known Ms. Billie. She brought so much joy and wisdom to this world. She will truly be missed. I know I have another angel watching over me.
Josette James-Wilkins

September 26, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. I absolutely loved Ms. Billie. We worked together at the School Board, and I always told her I wanted to be just like her when I grow up. I am so glad I was able to get my final hug from her on her birthday. Rest in Heaven Ms. Billie, you will be missed.

Sandra Ellis

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September 26, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of Ms Billie,s passing, she was a very caring lady, so many loved her.

Carolyn Riley

Family Friend

September 26, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

SueAnn

September 26, 2017

I am so shocked to learn that Billie has passed away. I guess I thought she would just live forever. We all would be better off if she could have. She was certainly a force for good, and we will all miss her, but we know her spirit lives on.

Gloria McElroy

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September 25, 2017

Billie will be missed. She was a wonderful lady.

Becky Norway

Family Friend

September 25, 2017

Tim and I are sending prayers to you all!

Dixie Haas

Family Friend

September 25, 2017

Ms. Billie you were not just a coworker of mine you were my friend. You were my shoulder to lean on in hard times. You were the sweetest lady I've ever had the privilege to know.

Becky Arnold

Coworker

September 25, 2017

Love and Hugs to all the Family! She was a wonderful person who always shined with a very bright and loving light!

Julia Weems

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September 24, 2017

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Brown-Holley Funeral Home LLC - Rayville

603 Francis St, Rayville, LA 71269

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2830 Magnolia Dr., Start, LA

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