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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.
Kaylene Anderson
September 30, 2022 | Hampton, VA | Acquaintance


Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Hampton, Virginia
Jan 10, 1936 – Sep 20, 2022
Billie Jean Wheless Neil, 86, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Born in North Carolina to William Taft and Naomi Yeargin Wheless, she had lived in Hampton for most of her life where she retired from NASA in 1989 after almost 33 years of service. For most of her life she was a member of East...
Read MoreAs 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.
Kaylene Anderson
September 30, 2022 | Hampton, VA | Acquaintance
I was so sad to hear of Billie Jean's passing. She was a lovely lady and lots of fun to be with. Too few times together but many good thoughts. Here's to Hampton High School and memories!
Joyce Carter Winston
September 30, 2022 | School

Comfort Planter
With love, Ralph and Rene
September 30, 2022
I was saddened to learn of Billie´s passing. Billie and I shared office space at NASA Langley for several years. She was a pleasant hard working lady with a great sense of humor. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. May God bless her loved ones and may she rest in peace.
Tony Fecondo
September 29, 2022 | Work

Ann-Tilghman Bowers Rodgers, E. Hampton, VA Class of 54
September 26, 2022 | Friend

Ann-Tilghman Bowers Rodgers, E. Hampton, VA Class of 54
September 26, 2022 | Friend

Ann-Tilghman Bowers Rodgers, E. Hampton, VA Class of 54
September 26, 2022 | Friend
My bestie for 80 plus years. So many memories of this precious friend and the good times we had. Remembering the time she let me drive her Daddy's car and I ran it up on another's friends yard. Thank goodness I didn't do any harm. And, our trips to Hoogies Lane in Poquoson, or Mariner's Museum on a Sunday afternoon, PJ parties at her house and Sheilas and a sleepover at my house when Billie rounded the corner and my Nannie (Grandmother Long) was standing there with her long white gown...
Ann-Tilghman Bowers Rodgers, E. Hampton, VA Class of 54
September 26, 2022 | Friend
Billie Jean, I only knew you for a short time but I so enjoyed your stories and your good humor. I pray that the Lord Jesus will give your family peace and comfort during this time knowing that you are in his loving arms.
Jeanne Meadows
September 24, 2022 | Hampton, VA | Friend