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Billie Olea Obituary

Billie Sue Olea

Billie Sue Olea, age 88, of Yuma, AZ, passed away Apr. 15, 2025 in Yuma, AZ.

Billie, a Teacher's Assistant for Crane Elementary School District, was born Jul. 24, 1936 in Quitman, GA.

Services are pending.

Arrangements were entrusted to and handled by Desert Valley Mortuary.

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Published by Yuma Sun on Apr. 23, 2025.

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Karen Blue

May 12, 2025

My daughter, son and I were blessed to see Miss Billie every day at Pueblo. She had a great relationship with the kids. They loved her as did the staff members. Rest in peace! Condolences to her family and friends. Prayers will be said.

Jackie Bruno

May 8, 2025

Another softball opponent,teammate and friend has left us.
My sympathy and prayers to her family.
I was surprised to hear of her passing.

Sharon Dickey-Alexander

April 28, 2025

Billie and Ray were good friends of our parents Malcolm and Gerry Dickey. We All were very active in the softball community. Our condolences to the Olea family. Rest well Billie.

RHONDA Dickey JAMES

April 28, 2025

I'm so sorry for your ladies. I feel your pain. Billie was a great part of the Dickey women's lives for a long time due to playing fastpitch pitch softball with and against
several teams thru out the years. She was a good friend to both of our parents lives. RIP Billie you will be missed.

Susan Fiser

April 27, 2025

A very dear friend to my family. In the Lords hands now.

Honey Rosas

April 24, 2025

My most heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest easy in the arms of angels my friend.

Gail SHEPHERD

April 24, 2025

So sorry for your loss we love you guys

Carole Espinoza

April 24, 2025

I worked with Billie at Crane Schools. Wonderful, kind and always a smile. My condolences to Billie“s family and friends.

Kerrie Underhill

April 23, 2025

I met Billie at Crane Schools. She was always smiles and spread joy to everyone . My sincere condolences to family and friends. God bless you all

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