Billie Sue Crabtree

Billie Crabtree, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 15, 1947, Billie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warm presence touched the lives of many.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Joe (Joby) M. Crabtree Jr., her parents, James Plemons and Thelma German; her special aunt and uncle, Clarence and Alice Thompson; her brothers, Bobby Plemons and Gene Foust; special cousins, Doris Shelton and Jerry Thompson; and nieces, April Shelton Curtis and Amber Thompson Kistler.

Billie is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law: Joe M. Crabtree Ill and wife Chastity, and Jason Crabtree and wife Shea. She was the proud grandmother of Madison (Reuben) Abernathy, Mackenzie Crabtree, Cole Crabtree, Luke Crabtree, and Tanner Crabtree, and great-grandmother to Josie Abernathy.

She is also survived by four sisters: Shirley Henson of South Carolina, Staci Wilson of Athens, and Jennifer Pitts of South Carolina, and Linda Dubberly of Georgia along with several special nieces and nephews, and her dear friend Pam Breedwell.

Billie was a faithful member of Pisgah Baptist Church, where she found great comfort and community.

She retired from BellSouth and was once very active in the Pilot Club and the McMinn County Chamber of Commerce. She loved traveling with her sister Shirley and treasured every moment spent with her grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM July 22, 2025 at Pisgah Baptist Church with Herman Jordan and Victor Abernathy officiating. The graveside service will be held on July 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Pisgah Cemetery.

The family will receive family and friends from 5-7 PM prior to the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, a cause Billie supported faithfully throughout her life.

Her legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Those unable to attend may send condolences to https://www.laycock-hobbs.com/obituaries/billie-crabtree

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of arrangements