Billie Jo Graham

With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Billie Jo Graham- wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister-on August 21, 2025, in Abilene, Texas at the age of eighty-eight. In celebration of Billie's life, a visitation will be held on Saturday, August 23rd, at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, Texas, from 4:00 to 5:30pm. A memorial will follow from 5:30 to 6:00pm.

Born on December 26th, 1936, in Eastland County, Texas, Billie lived a life full of love, laughter, and joy. She was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her.

Billie dedicated nearly forty years as office manager at the family business, Ab-Tex Transfer and Storage. She took great pride in her work supporting the business and their many wonderful employees over the years. Whether she was working, hosting family gatherings, or baking one of her many delicious desserts, Billie was always surrounded by those she loved most.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Graham; her daughters, Christie Stephens and husband Brent, and Shona Williford and husband Shane; and her daughter-in-law, Rhonda Graham. She is also survived by six grandchildren-Dustin, Kelsey, Dakota, Colter, Alexandra, and Aric-and seven bonus grandchildren, along with many beloved great-grandchildren. Billie Jo is also survived by her sisters, Laverne Moore and Joy O'Brien.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Herod; her son, Ricky Graham; her parents, Lester and Edith Trout; four brothers; and two sisters.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to MaryBeth Slaughter, Susan Hooker, Leslie Boggess and Kinder Hearts for the compassionate and dignified care they gave Billie during the last year of her life

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Food Bank of West Central Texas or the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.