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1932
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Billie DeLaughter Obituary
Clinton
Billie Newman Burt DeLaughter, died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at home in Clinton. She was 80 years of age. Mrs. DeLaughter was a member of Oak Forest Baptist Church for fifty years, where she taught Sunday school for numerous years. She joined Wildwood Baptist Church after moving to Clinton, MS. She stated that she was very blessed to have been a member of both churches because of close ties with such wonderful Christian friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Luellan Burt and Minnie Rachel Newman Burt; her grandparents, Josephus Clarence Newman and Minnie Belle Prine Newman; and her sister Barbara (Bobbe) Rachel Burt. She is survived by husband, Barney Roy DeLaughter, Jr. of 60 years, sons, Bobby Burt DeLaughter (Peggy) of New Orleans, LA and Michael (Mike) Roy DeLaughter of Jackson, MS, five grandchildren, Bobby Burt DeLaughter, Jr., of Olive Branch, MS, James (Jim) Anthony DeLaughter (Christi) of Madison, MS, William (Bill) Alan DeLaughter (Leigh) of Brandon, MS, Bonnie Claire DeLaughter Farmer (Ryan) of Jackson, MS and David Andrew (Drew) DeLaughter of New Orleans, LA, four great-grandchildren, Daisy Alisse DeLaughter of Madison, MS, Julia Bennett Farmer, Tate Cameron Farmer and Declan Bruce Farmer of Jackson, MS. Mrs. DeLaughter was born in Valley Park, MS and lived in Jackson, MS most of her adult life. She was a graduate of Cary High School (Valedictorian), excelling in sports in high school and Hinds Jr. College. Services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 30, 3013 at Wildwood Baptist Church in Clinton, MS, with Dr. Bobby Dungan and Dr. John McCall officiating with prayer at the church with Rev. Jerry Tally personalizing family and prayer at graveside. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, MS under the direction of Sebrell Funeral Home of Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will begin at 12 Noon Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the church. Mrs. DeLaughter was involved in politics most her adult life, working at the Hinds County Courthouse for over twenty years with the Sherriff, Tax Collector and Assessor and for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors Attorney. She retired as a Human Resource Specialist for the Mississippi Military Department (MS National Guard) in 2012 after more than 28 years of service. Mrs. DeLaughter's favorite pastime was loving life, enjoying Christian fellowship with her friends as well as teaching young people in Sunday school and youth organizations years ago. She loved the State of Mississippi and its heritage, enjoyed her family, "Ole Miss", hunting and sports. She won numerous awards in high school and college, she won the State Tennis Doubles championship in Junior College. She played semi-pro fast pitch softball and basketball throughout the southern states where she achieved many awards. She cherished the Sportsmanship awards over winning the most valuable player awards because she knew that her mother and grandmother were very pleased with the Sportsmanship awards. She coached numerous young girls in basketball and softball in south Jackson. Memorials may be made to the Blair E. Baptist Children's Hospital, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Memories and Condolences
for Billie DeLaughter
Zenda Sellers Heafner
August 5, 2013
Barney, Bobby & Mike,
So sorry to hear of Billie's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Billie was a very special lady!
Ben Piazza
August 5, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Billie's passage. I have great memories of she and I when we were both working for the Board of Supervisors. I made a donation to the Batson Children's Hospital in her memory but the Hospital told me they could not acknowledge it to the family because they did not have an address.
Susan Bagwell
August 1, 2013
I was so very sad to hear about the passing of Mrs.
De Laughter.
I have not seen her for so very many years but there are some people that you never forget. She always was so FULL of life and fun to be around. As a child I tried for so long to hit a softballl but just could not do it. Mrs. De Laughter took the time to teach me and show me what I was doing wrong. She was right there at my side when I hit my first ball. I was so excited. I know it is such a simple thing but to me it wasn't and I have never forgotten that gesture of kindness. I know she is going to be missed!
Martha Porch Huggart
July 30, 2013
Bobby and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy to say farewell to our parents but how blessed it is to know we WILL see them again. You and your family are in my prayers. May He surround you with His love and give you His peace.
Roy Wilson
July 30, 2013
Ms Billie will greatly be missed. I was very forunate to be able to talk to her on numerous occasions when I was at Joint Forces Headquarters on business.
Catina Oliver-Spivey
July 30, 2013
To the Delaughter Family,
I was blessed to have worked with Mrs. Billie for several years while she worked for the Military Military Department. She was an absolutely delightful and charming lady. We have truly missed working with her over the past year.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. The physical loss of our love ones is never easy; but rest assured that as life goes on, you'll find that they are still with you. Whether it is hearing their voice when you need to hear it the most; or seeing their expressions in the little ones that are coming along, you'll find that they haven't really left us at all.
Our prayers are also that you will find comfort during this most difficult time and continue to be blessed.
Eddie Pearson
July 30, 2013
She was always good to me and others. I will miss her.
Catherine (cathy) Simmons
July 30, 2013
Mr. Barney, Bobby and Mike - I just learned of the recent passing of Ms Billie - a true lady and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I will always charish the times we had together as co-workers and friends - we really had some "tales to tell".
Mr. Barney, I will always be forever greatful to you both allowing me to stay at your home several days following Hurricane Katrina.
Bobby and Mike, I only wish I could be half the mother she was.
May God Bless and keep you all during this most difficult time.
Robert and Bernice Moody
July 30, 2013
Lovely lady that loved her family. Each of you have our deepest sympathy.
Leila Cosby
July 29, 2013
You will always be a memory of a special southern lady and I will miss the visits at your house. Leila Cosby
Diane Mabry Gosselin
July 29, 2013
I hope with the passage of time your sadness will be replaced with a smile when you think of your Mom.
Your Mom was a wonderful person and lived a long and full life.
My special memory of her was that wonderful smile and how kind she was to everyone.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
My Dad (George Mabry)passed away July 17,2013. I know the reunion in heaven will be a special one seeing all their family and friends.
July 29, 2013
Barney, Bobby, and Mike & families, We are so sorry to hear of Billie's passing. We will keep you near and dear to hearts and thoughts and prayers. We spent a lot of memorable times together over the years we spent on Lakewood Drive and at OFBC. We will miss Billie but we know she is in a much better place. Our love to you all. Roy & Joan Johnson, Gerry & Warren Johnson in Hayden, AL
Tammie Brewer
July 29, 2013
Ms. Billie will be missed. So many memories from my childhood at Oak Forest Baptist Church. Love you so much!!! Prayers for the family.
Mary,Ross.Ben Burkett
July 29, 2013
Many happy memories from the many hours spent at the Oak Forest baseball fields. Billie was an avid fan who supported all the players. She and Barney were wonderful grandparents also. We will be thinking of all of the family members at this time of loss.
July 29, 2013
Our love and sympathy to Barney and family in the loss of this sweet lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jack and Martha Hart, Brandon, Ms.
Brenda Carson
July 29, 2013
May God richly bless you Brother Barney, along with all the rest of the family. You both are loved by many at Oak Forest Baptist Church.
Brenda Carson
July 29, 2013
Ms. Billie's sense of humor was always sharp and entertaining. Our church has her spirit all over the place, just as she always was. Her grandson, Burt was there in my Sunday School Children's department back when we had 6 grades with two departments of 28 people for each grade and Bobby was a great friend. She and Barney raised some great kids. Mike was also at Oak Forest and Barney served as a Deacon for us, so there are memories of the family all around. We have missed them since they moved to Wild Wood and I'm sure she will be missed there as well. Ms. Billie, you go rest high on that mountain and you can even sing around that throne now. You are loved and missed by many people around here. May God bless your family and give them the Spirit of Comfort and endurance they will all need. May God bless you richly Brother Barney. We love you all.
July 29, 2013
God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. God will sustain you and help you to endure.
July 29, 2013
Good morning, Miss Billie. I am so glad we visited you a few weeks ago. It was wonderful to see that you still had your sense of humor. I will be so lonesome without you. I enjoyed calling you just to hear the music on your phone. I will miss that. Thank you for always being there for us. Bill, Bethan, and I were never too far away for you to visit us in the hospital. Bill said, "Billie is the most wonderful woman I know." We all love you, not loved you. That love will always be here. Bill, Bethan, and you are now together.
I remember: the commando games, "Annie-over", riding horses, making swords, playing under Big Mama's house to build roads and highways, hiding Big Mama's lamps in a "grave" in the garden (we never did find them).
Bethan and I enjoyed our Sundays with you and your family--and Wednesday night prayer meetings. There are so many ways I want to tell you how much I love you, but my tears are too many. I do not cry because I know where you are--I cry because I will not see you any more. Please tell my love ones how much I miss them and love them. I know that you can be next to us. I just wish I could feel you. How about making some of your chocolate candy and Sunday dinner!!!
I love you, your cousin Shirley
JOHN and DUCKY McCARTY
July 29, 2013
MANY FOND MEMORIES OF BILLIE AND BARNEY AT OFBC. THEY WERE GREAT FRIENDS THERE AND SHARED MUCH LOVE AND CARING.
LOVE AND PRAYERS.
JOHN AND DUCKY McCARTY
Good Memories Sustain Us
Diane Riley
July 29, 2013
I will miss you so very much.. you have been a friend and confidante.. You will remain in my mind and heart forever..
Glen Odom
July 29, 2013
Ms Billie was a asset to the MS National Guard for numerous years providing a friendly attitude in supporting technicians. Our prayers are with her.
Penny Reinhardt
July 29, 2013
I cannot even begin to count the number of people who will miss this wonderful woman. Friends, Family, Church and all of us from her UDC Chapter W.D. Holder. Billie always made me laugh and she was smart as a whip....Heaven is a lucky place right now.
Donna Moore
July 29, 2013
I can just hear you saying; "whete are you at now?" So sorry cannot be there for your farewell celebration. I can picture you and Aunt Louise all smiles and happy again. I am grieving for my loss of my best friend. You always loved my grandkids which is a feat for anyone. A true Southern Belle is ringing in heaven.
Jake and Shirley Richardson
July 29, 2013
I have my thoughts and prayers with you all today. I love you.
Janie Newman Frye
July 29, 2013
My dear cousin Billie, you will be greatly missed by all of us. I have so many fond memories of my time with you: spending weeks at your home in the summer, enjoying your delicious fudge candy, eating your scrumptious meals, watching you play basketball, etc. But most of all, you were such a great influence on my life. I love you, Billie Delaughter. I will truly miss you. Janie
July 29, 2013
Shirley and I will miss an "ole friend" from the Oak Forest Baptist Church. We were her Christian brother & sister from 1958 to 1979 when we moved to Memphis. She will be missed by all may God bless her and her family.
Pink & Shirley Gorman
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