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Billie WEST Obituary
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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mary jane jones
January 24, 2013
Billie Reese was an exceptional human being. i have such fond memories of her. she took me to jamica for the first time , and it was so wonderful to see how much she was loved there. I went back to jamica many times after that but it was never as grand as that first time with her. she will be missed and will be remembered
January 23, 2013
I never met anyone like Billie Reese and never will again; she was truly a unique and wonderful person. To Billie Reese - I raise a Red Stripe in your honor!
Kathryn Willson
January 22, 2013
My life and many others were so enriched by BR - her southern charm, infinite wisdom, honesty, caring heart and huge love of life! I miss her greatly. I have lost a very dear friend, and I am forever greatful that she was a part of my life. My prayers to all her family - she is dancing in Heaven! And laughing her georgous laugh!
Amanda & Andy Scudder
January 22, 2013
Billie Rees was a true inspiration and role model. We will never forget visiting with her on her porch over ginger snaps and lemonade. We will miss her very much.
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Tiffany Newman
January 22, 2013
The world lost an angel but Heaven gained one. Mimi had such a positive impact on anyone who ever met her. She had a heart of gold. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. May you find peace in knowing that endless are the rewards waiting for her in Heaven. Rest in peace Mimi. xoxo
Penny Budhlall
January 22, 2013
I have lost a true friend. Her experience with me in my mother's crisis at a Jamaican hospital awoke her philanthropic spirit to want to do something to help the Jamaican health system. Instead of saying "What a shame!" She acted: she started Children's Medical Services International.
bernardo piciche'
January 21, 2013
Billie Rees was not only a remarkable person. She also represented the embodiment of a gently caustic, deeply humane, Old South style.
Tom Inman
January 21, 2013
I shall always carry a fondness in my heart for BR. She was a Lady who taught me zest for life. I miss her already ... and shall always recall the admonition: "You can wake up Billie Reese, but don't wake up Jim."
Antonio Garcia
January 21, 2013
It was my privilege to stay at Billie Rees' when I visited Richmond in Summer 2001 to look for a house, prior to starting my employment at VCU. And so began our friendship. She knew a lot about the activity at VCU Music kitty-corner from her home; so we swapped “intel” that first evening.
Her gift to me, beyond her friendship, was her profound skill at bringing people together that should know each other, especially to accomplish wonderful goals in the local and global community. In this time in our country when so many individuals seem hell-bent on driving people apart, Billie Rees stands out as a unifier for the common good.
Mary, Kate, and I will miss her honesty, playfulness, sassiness, laugh, and endless good deeds. Our condolences to family and all friends,
Tony
January 21, 2013
To Connell,Brooks and Sam from Ann and John Woody, Suzanne Bodie and Rowan Brown.
We are so, so sorry about Billie Rees. Her death is a sad loss, but at the same time, brings back so many wonderful and fun memories. We send our love and sympathy to each of you and to your families.
January 21, 2013
Billie Rees made a difference in my life and she taught me a love for Jamaica, because her love for the children of Jamaica was so strong.
karen stark :)
January 21, 2013
May her life well spent be a beacon for others. God's peace be with her family and friends.
leslie
January 21, 2013
I will miss her lightheartedness and great wisdom.
Betsy Cheney
January 21, 2013
BR will truly be missed. Her charm and charisma could light up the room. She was remarkable....an ANGEL.
January 21, 2013
Billie was a wonderful, loving, person who would have done anything in her power to help a person in need. We will miss her.
Ken White
David Peake
January 21, 2013
A truly remarkable lady and well respected in her home city of Richmond as well as Jamaica.
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