Mrs. Billie Jean Marlow, age 89 of Speedwell passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was of the Baptist Faith, and a very loving and caring person. For those that knew, her heart was as big as the great outdoors. Her love for her family was unconditional. She is preceded in death by Husband, Charlie Marlow, Sons, Charlie Lynn Marlow, Ronnie Marlow and Gary Marlow and wife, Vicky, Mother, Faye Jennings, Brothers Roy Tweed and Glenn Jennings, and Sister, Francis Helton.
Survivors: Daughters, Jeannetta Schepers (Dale) and Goldie Douglas (Robert); a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathy Herendeen (Doug), Connie Brown, Judy Jennings, and Carolyn Robinson (Lawrence); brother, Leonard Howell (Patty); daughter-in-law, Faye Marlow. Many other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 1:00- 3:00 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will begin at 3:00 P.M. with son-in-law, Dale Schepers officiating. Interment to follow at Well Springs Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Billie Jean Marlow.
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