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Billie Jean Nuckolls, 67 of Fort Myers, FL formerly of Cape Coral, FL passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at home. She was born on April 12, 1943 in Durham, NC to Dr. William Bowling and Agnes Paulk Bowling. She moved to Cape Coral from Alabama in 1968. Billie Jean was a graduate of Mars Hill College with a B.A. in 1965, University of Alabama with a M.A. in 1968, and Nova Southeastern University with an Education Specialist degree in 1990. She worked as an instructor at Edison College, and taught at Cypress Lakes High School, where she was the coordinator of the P.A.S.S. program, and at Estero High School the first year it opened. Billie Jean served as Lee County Supervisor of Elections in addition to her other public service. She was a Republican State Committeewomen and volunteered at Lakes Park Fragrance Garden and at Health Park Hospital for extended care mothers. One of her passions in life was gardening and after retirement she became a Certified Master Gardener. She enjoyed traveling and all attributes of living in South Florida. Her longtime dream was to travel with her family and grandchildren, a dream she was able to fulfill.
Billie Jean is survived by her loving family including her husband of 48 years, Hugh Paul Nuckolls; daughter, Katherine Nuckolls (Randall) Roger of Delray Beach, FL; son, Geoffrey (Holly) Nuckolls of Fort Myers; grandchildren, Juliana Roger, Brandon Roger and Liam Nuckolls; sister, Katherine Anne Bowling; and nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 pm on Saturday, July 31st at First Baptist Church of Cape Coral, 4117 Coronado Pkwy., Cape Coral with the funeral services at 2pm. Burial services will follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery, 1630 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral. Please visit:
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She was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother and friend; she will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to The ALS Association Florida Chapter, 3242 Parkside Center Circle, Tampa, FL 33619 or:
Arrangements are by Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery, Cape Coral.
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Joanne Fladd
August 2, 2010
My heart is truly heavy. Mrs. Nuckolls was my English teacher at LAMP. She and I forged a wonderful bond. I won a writing award because of her and the photos still adorn my scrapbook. God bless you all and to you Mrs. Nuckolls, "Well done faithful servant". All my love and admiration, Joanne (Anderson) Fladd
July 31, 2010
Paul, Jeff, Holly and loved ones of B J, Heartfelt prayers for all of you during this most difficult of times. The service was a wonderful tribute to a beautiful and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Love to all, Barbara Pankow
Gloria Newton
July 30, 2010
My sympathies to the family. I still have plants from cuttings BJ gave me many years ago. I think of her whenever they are in bloom. She was a wonderful person and a joy to work with.
RJ, Norina, Christian, and Christina Ocampo
July 29, 2010
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you always be filled with wondeful memories.
Richard Hamburg
July 29, 2010
"Christine, Skye and Richard Hamburg are so saddened by her passing- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Wagner
July 29, 2010
I was privileged to drive to Master Gardening classes with BJ. We shared the driving and the learning, and then I went on to volunteer at Lakes Park, like she used to do. She also told me about the marvelous yoga class at Health Park that she was taking, and I have gone to it ever since and taken two other volunteer gardeners along. Her kindness and guidance to others lives on.
Thank you, BJ,
Ann Wagner, Master Gardener with you in 2009
July 29, 2010
elaine and harold Hamburg our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Prudy Taylor Board
July 29, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Paul and the Nuckolls family. She was truly a lovely, special woman.
Zola and Jack Ingram
July 29, 2010
Paul, Kathy, Jeff and family....our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that the beautiful memories you have of B.J. and your life together will console you. What a great time we (Ann, Barbara, Carol, Zola, Sandy and more) had together at L.A.M.P. so many years ago. B.J. touched so many lives and she will be missed by all who were privileged to know her. May God bless you all, Zola and Jack
Esta and Alan Rubinstein
July 27, 2010
We will miss your smiling face and wonderful guidance
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