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Billie Marie Owens
1943 - 2012
Billie Marie Owens
1943 - 2012
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BORN
1943
DIED
2012
Billie Owens Obituary
She was born September 8, 1943 in Henderson, Nevada to Thomas Richard Curtis and Juanita Hoover Curtis. She was a member of Cornerstone Church in Smackover. Marie devoted her life to oversee the wellness of many while working as a RN and Unit Director over the emergency room at Warner Brown and Medical Center of South Arkansas where she retired. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her many hobbies included vacations at the beach, skydiving, bungee jumping, fast cars and shopping on QVC. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will be missed by everyone who know and loved her.
Preceding her in death are her parents; a sister, Anita Faye Curtis and two grandsons, Adam Lee Owens and Chancelor Lee Owens.
Survivors include two sons, Alton Wayne Owens (Lori) and Glen Ray Owens, Jr. (Penny) both of El Dorado; grandchildren, Ashley Palmer, Alton Wayne Owens, Jr. (Mittie), Allan Heath Owens, Kalie Marie Owens, Dustin Ray Owens, Chase Tanner Owens, and Colton Wade Owens all of El Dorado. Nieces and nephews, Marie Woodell of Pryor, OK, Jimmie Collins (Bill) of Mid West City, OK, Wayne Burton (Kristi) of El Dorado, Brenda Smith (David) of Smackover and Grady Farnell (Kathy) of Sulfer, OK.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Cornerstone Church in Smackover with Rev. Danny Malone officiating. Burial will follow at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be held 5:00 –7:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
The family will be at 1934 Parker's Chapel Rd.
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Brenda Miller
August 28, 2012
Wayne and family. I was so saddened to hear of the death of your mother. She was very special to us. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all, Brenda Bass Miller
Barbara Buzbee
August 26, 2012
A dear friendand school mate.....We will miss you Billie Marie...Rest in God's arms....
Barbi Buzbee
August 26, 2012
My deepest sorrow and love to Billie Marie's family....She wasa special friend....Grew up with her.....You willbe missed by all.....
August 25, 2012
May God give you peace, comfort and strength during this time.
Kevin and Margaret Ross
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Vicki Bledsoe
August 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Marie was loved dearly.
Robert and Vicki Bledsoe
Stephen Griffin
August 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need.
Stephen, Jeanne, and Gracie Griffin
Debbie ODOM
August 25, 2012
Marie was a very sweet lady, when I first met her she was caring for my mom who was dying with cancer. We remained friends throughout the years. She truly cared about her patients. I have a foot prints plaque she got me years ago still with me. Prayers for all her family
August 24, 2012
Praying for God's peace and comfort for you all. Marie (Billie Marie to us) was a classmate in Smackover.
Jacque Nash Ford
Peggy Prince
August 24, 2012
She will be so missed. She helped so many people. The many years I worked for her and afterwards, she was such a blessing to me. My love and prayers go out to the family. Peggy Prince, Hot Springs, AR
HELEN *HART* MCDIARMID
August 24, 2012
Praying for this family..My Prayers are with you all as you go through the loss of such a special angle..
August 24, 2012
My time spent with Billie Marie goes back to 1955, i lived with this family for a short time...Her parents took me in as another daughter..Billie was so kind & giving, sharing of ever thing.. God bless her family as they go through the loss of an Angle..May she always RIP~~HELEN JUANITA *HART* MCDIARMID
Heather (Griffith) McGarity
August 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sharon Valentine
August 24, 2012
Wayne and family, my thoughts are with all of you during this sad time. May God surround you with his arms and love during this time. Sharon Valentine
Jill Tuberville
August 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
August 24, 2012
Our hearts go out to you and your family. You will be in our prayers.
Randy and Malinda, Matthew and Brittany Butler
Jamie Morton
August 23, 2012
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
James and Janice Davis, Jessica and Erika Stone
August 23, 2012
Marie was one of the greatest people I have ever meet. She was not only a client she was a dear friend. She was always there to talk me through my times when my mom and my husband where sick and kept me sane. I will love and miss her so very much. God bless
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