Billie Wallace Sumner

My late husband and I met Billie in 1980 on our honeymoon. We purchased the first of our collection of her work that day. We asked if she would accept a check. Her reply was, "People who buy art don't bounce checks". She was a marvelous woman and we were fortunate to know her.

Happy birthday mamaw. I know you're watching Justin and not doing anything you don't love. I miss you everyday more it seems. I will never stop trying to call u when i need an ear just to listen. I love u.

mamaw, not a day goes by without me wanting to hear your voice one last time. I know you're watching Justin for us up there. I love you more than words will ever express and miss u more.

Mamaw not a day goes by without me thinking about you. I love u.

Just found out about Billie's passing. I knew her from Springmaid Watercolor Workhop. She and her husband were lovely people. My husband and I lived on Long Island at the time and stayed with them for a night on the way to Florida. She had one of my paintings and I have one of hers, which I love. Sincerely, Karen

We only just learned of Billie's passing. Our condolences to her family. We have many pieces of Billie's art including Window of Life. Although the art world lost a wonderful artist our home is a little brighter because of her. May God Bless.

She was my beautiful friend, and I loved her. Melissa, I am so sorry. Not everyone gets a mother so lovely. I will miss talking with her. I will miss all her encouragement and her love. May God care for her tenderly and give her unimaginable joy through all eternity.

To the Sumner family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God "comfort your hearts and make you firm" during this time of sorrow. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17

Thank you Billie for your dedicated years to Piccolo Spoleto. Thanks for your advice I was juried into the show twelve years ago. We know you'll always be there in spirit! Many thanks Billie!!9