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Crystal Billard Obituary

Crystal S. Billard

MANSFIELD: Crystal Shavonne "Tootie" Billard, 32, passed this life Tuesday, April 23, 2013 unexpectedly at her home.

Ms. Billard was born on Friday, March 13, 1981 in Mansfield and had been a life long resident. Crystal was a former employee of Infocision and was a loving mother and homemaker.

Crystal is survived by her mother, Stacy Billard-Windham; father, Cris (Rhonda) Bentley, Sr.; daughter, Deleah S. Billard; son, DeNicolaus Billard; 3 brothers, Cris Bentley, Jr., Hakeem Bentley, and Parris Windham, Jr.; maternal grandmother, Rubie M. Billard all of Mansfield; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

Crystal was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Eddie Billard; and paternal grandparents Louis and Martha Bentley, Sr.

Friends may call Wednesday in the Ruth Anna Lee Williams Memorial Chapel of Williams Funeral Services where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the 11:00 AM homegoing service. Pastor Jack Sharp of the Lexington Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be in Mansfield Cemetery.

The family will also receive friends at the home of Tootie's mother Stacy, 142 Vale Ave. daily from 6-9 and her father Cris, 671 Scholl Rd. daily from 5-7 till the day of service for both homes.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralservices.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News Journal on Apr. 28, 2013.

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Bianca Harris

May 3, 2013

Truly missing you. I will continue to send my prayers, blessings, & strength to the Billard, Bentley, & Windham family.

TIERRA DAVIS

May 3, 2013

There are no words...you will be missed and always loved!!!!!

Starlia Bandy

May 1, 2013

Chris and family. Prayers of comfort at this time of loss.

Edna Sinehour

May 1, 2013

Cris and family

I am so sorry to her about your daughter passing. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Edna Stinehour

May 1, 2013

Dear Rhonda and family:

I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of all of you and am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace.

Our sincerest condolences on behalf of Quadax,

Wendy M.
Quadax Inc.

Charlene Petty And Family

May 1, 2013

May the memories of "TOOTIE" and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.

Bobbi Williams and Family

May 1, 2013

Billard Family: We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. We send you thoughts of comfort.

Herman and Polly Waters

May 1, 2013

Cris, Stacey and the entire Billard and Bentley family you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort beyond understanding during the days ahead. God Bless you all. Love you, Mom Polly and Family

Jessica & Bernard Dillon

May 1, 2013

Crystal you were a great friend and mother I will remember the good laughs and times we had working together at Infocision, I will miss you my friend!

chenita jackson

April 30, 2013

Deepest Condolences

antonio reuer

April 30, 2013

to one of the best person that I have ever met way to young to die wish I could have told you I love you but I will tell you when we meet at the cross road. you will be miss!

Tod and DaSheka West

April 30, 2013

To the family of Crystal Billard: God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it

Dorothy Campbell

April 30, 2013

stacy I am so sorry for your loss, please know that I am praying for you and your family.

Kimberly Brown-Knox

April 30, 2013

Praying for you Stacey, and your family.

perrise chapman

April 30, 2013

Stacey & Cris-- Sending condolences and praying for the family.

LISA PETTY

April 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bianca Harris

April 29, 2013

Let's Have A Moment Of Silence!!!!

Vada Davis

April 29, 2013

Stacey, you and your family are in my prayers....

Niki Foster

April 29, 2013

Stacy sorry for your lose.

Bianca Harris

April 29, 2013

I love you Crystal. I will never forget you and all you have done for me. You are a great friend.

Kim Landin

April 29, 2013

So Sorry for your lost you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Atris Everson

April 29, 2013

Stacy & Family
You have my deepest condolences for the loss of your dear Tootie. My god give you the strength and peace of mind to get through these dark hours of life.
You will be in our prayers.
Atris "Mario" Everson and family

"D"

April 29, 2013

"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we loved deeply becomes part of us".... Helen Keller.........

rick crusoe

April 29, 2013

Stacy & Cris my deepest condolences

Jaynell Thornton

April 29, 2013

. I SEND MY SINCERE PRAYERS UNTO YOU, I LOVE YOU BOTH IN JESUS NAME. GOD WILL BRING YOU THROUGH, BELIEVE ME. CONTINUE TO LOOK TO THE HILLS GOD HAS NOT AND WILL NEVER FELL YOU.

Jaynell Thornton

April 29, 2013

. I SEND MY SINCERE PRAYERS UNTO YOU, I LOVE YOU BOTH IN JESUS NAME. GOD WILL BRING YOU THROUGH, BELIEVE ME. CONTINUE TO LOOK TO THE HILLS GOD HAS NOT AND WILL NEVER FELL YOU.

treveney smith

April 28, 2013

stacy sorry for your lost.we love u so much.

Teresa Colvin

April 28, 2013

To the Bentley&Billard, Windham Family...Upon hearing of the passing of Tootie...I began to recall of the beautiful lil girl she was...and all the goodtimes...we once had in her younger years of life when Stacey would visit with my parents...She will be missed...We love u, Chris, Stacey, and Paris,Jr...The Colvin Family, Teresa L. Colvin

Jason & Onesha Sylvester

April 28, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

Behavior Wade

April 28, 2013

Stacy my sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of your daughter. I know there isn't any words that could even begin to comfort you at this time, for you have lost your precious child, but know that you are in my prayers and thoughts, I will continue to ask God to strengthen and comfort you, for only he can.

Barbara Simms

April 28, 2013

Stacy & Family
So sorry for the Loss of Your Daughter.
May the Lord comfort Your heart and give You strength.
The Lord Loves You..
Prayer & Love,
Barbara Simms & Family

April 28, 2013

TO CHRIS AND FAMILY WE EXPRESS OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS, PRAYERS,AND HEARTS. MAY GOD WRAP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN HIS LOVING ARMS DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. MAY HE KEEP YOU ALL STRONG AND BLESSED TO GET THROUGH THE PAIN OF YOUR LOSS. CHRIS & CARMEL-BROWN AND FAMILY

pearlie newbern

April 28, 2013

So sorry for your lost god be with the family and we will keep u in our prayer I will miss her god bless

April 28, 2013

To Stacy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Tooties passing. May God Confort and Keep You. You and Rubie will be forever in our prayers.

Lisa White and Family, Kansas City, KS

April 28, 2013

God Bless you Stacey, You're in my prayers. Lammon Douglas

Tammy Lunsford

April 28, 2013

Stacy and Family, Prayer's of Comfort at this time of loss. May God Send You What you need at this time. Tammy Lunsford (Hunter)

Charles Sewell

April 28, 2013

I would like to offer my condolences to Cris and Stacey and the entire family. Going to miss you Crystal. God bless!!

Jaynell Thornton

April 28, 2013

TOOTIE MAY GOD LET YOUR SPIRIT BE AT PREFECT PEACE. LIKE I SAID, WE WAS NOT REALLY CLOSE BUT ONE THING I WILL SAY YOU WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY. REST IN PEACE "TOOTIE" GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I, YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED. YOUR AUNT JAYNELL L. THORNTON

April 28, 2013

TO CHRIS AND FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRRY TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DAUGHTER, OUR HEARTS AND PRAYS GOES OUT TO YOU, WE KNOW SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW AND LOVED HER. SHE IS WITH GOD NOW AND GOD IS WITH YOU ALL AND WILL HELP YOU IN THIS MUST DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS JACKIE CALDWELL

Taneka,Johnnie,Travon& Keiwuan Slaughter

April 28, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

tabiatha billard

April 28, 2013

I know you in a better place and all your pains are gone

tabiatha tabby billard

April 28, 2013

i want to say good bye and i love you Tootie.There is not enough tears to tell you how much you mean to me i know you are no longer in pain and i will love you forever

Latasha Mack

April 27, 2013

I just wanna say crystal was a fun loving person who always kept a smile on her face !I'm gonna truly miss her and her smile! My prayers go out to her kids and family,May God comfort you and give u peace through it all!

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