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Billie Tyra Obituary

TYRA -- Billie Marie, 69 years, 10 months and 18 days, entered Eternal life Sunday, November 5, 2006, in Tulsa, OK. She was born December 18, 1936, in Hot Springs, AR, to William Farrar and Lillian Marie (Swindal) Franz. A retired floral designer, Billie was active in various bingo and concert groups. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Tyra and is survived by: her loving son, John Greenwood and daughter-in-law, Lori of Tulsa; daughter, Susan Dickenson and son-in-law, Scott of Perry, OK; grandchildren, Joshua Dickenson of Perry, Brooke, Shannon and HannaH Greenwood of Tulsa; brother, James Milo Franz and sister-in-law, Jeannie of Blacksburg, VA; and a host of loved ones. Service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, November 9, at Moore's Eastlawn Chapel, with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Bequests may be directed to the American Heart Association, 2227 E. Skelly Dr., Tulsa, OK 74105. Online and video tributes available at www.moorefuneral.com. Moore's Eastlawn, (918) 622-1155.

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Published by Tulsa World on Nov. 8, 2006.

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Chris Deetz

November 8, 2006

Dear Friend,
We have experienced a lot of life during our long and enduring friendship. I am going to miss you every day. You were a good and loyal friend. It makes me sad to think that we won't be going to breakfast at the Savoy or making Christmas candy together, but those memories will remain with me forever. I will cherish our friendship forever.

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