Willie Snider "Billie" Medley

1923 - 2022

Willie "Billie" Lee Snider Medley, 98, departed this earth to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, December 31, 2021 at the Caring Hands Residential Care Home in Porter, TX. She trusted Christ as a young person. She was born in Oil City, LA, on September 13, 1923, to Robert Ragan and Eva Erwin Snider. She graduated from Oil City High School and was valedictorian of her class.

She moved to Shreveport and attended Meadows Draughn Business School. In Shreveport, she met and married Obrin Alwin Medley. She traveled across the country on a train to be near Obrin while he was in the Army Air Corps during WWII. After the war, Billie and Obrin were blessed with two children, Russell Ragan and Lynn Elaine.

She was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was community-minded and enjoyed the garden club, book club, various church women's ministries and served as a hospital and hospice volunteer. In addition, she developed her love of the arts and was skilled in cooking, ceramics, cross-stitch, embroidery, crochet, knitting, decoupage, and quilting. She was a faithful member of Lake Houston United Methodist Church in Huffman.

She loved adventure and became a successful pilot at age 57. She flew with her husband across several states to visit family. She was an avid exerciser and, at one time, the oldest member of Curves in Atascocita.

After retirement, Obrin and Billie traveled abroad. They also attended various Elderhostel programs across the US. They made many lasting friendships through their travel.

Survivors include son, Russell Ragan Medley (Laura) of Huntsville, AL, daughter, Lynn Elaine Gajdosik of Kingwood, TX; grandchildren, Amy Gajdosik Marescalco, (Jesse), Gracie Gajdosik Henderson, Margaret Medley Kincaid, (Curt), and Chrissy Medley Curtis (Brandon); great-grandchildren, Maddox and Micah Henderson, Ryan and Paisley Marescalco, step-great grandchildren, Alyvia and Auston Kincaid; sister, Norma June Heins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Obrin Medley, and brothers Robert Erwin Snider and Harry Snider.

A celebration of life service was held at Darst Funeral Home, Kingwood, TX on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

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