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Obituary- Billings, Kathleen

Kathleen “Kathy” Ruth Becker Billings, 67, of Sparta, NC passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 in her home after a short illness. Kathy was born October 28, 1948 in Ft. Riley, KS to William H. and Dorothy Jenkins Becker. Kathy grew up in rural Kansas, attending school in Rossville, KS and graduated from Rossville High School in 1966. Upon graduation she took a job at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas in Topeka, where she later returned to work when they moved back to the area in the mid-80’s. Her career also included positions as Marina office manager in Homestead, FL; the Melville Shoe Company and M & M Drugs in Sparta. Kathy accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at age 15. She was a member of the Whitehead Union Baptist Church and served as it's Clerk. Kathy was an unassuming, kind, loving and determined person, who was always ready to lend a heart and a hand. Her smile and sense of humor lightened anyone’s load. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Kathy married James L. Billings on December 10, 1972 in Homestead, FL. He preceded her in death. Other survivors include one brother, Steven Becker (Sharon) of Lakewood, CO; one sister, Patty McQueen (Lee) of Kearney, NE; one son, Daniel Billings (Dina) of Winter Park, FL; one daughter, Michelle May (Grant Melon) of Homestead, FL; one son-in-law Ron van Immerzeel of Santa Clara, CA; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two sister-in-law’s, Reba Wyatt and Doris Dotson both of Glade Valley; one brother-in-law Kyle Jordan of Ennice; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Kathy was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a son, Frank Billings and a daughter, Lori Billings van Immerzeel. Services will be held at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta at 2pm Friday, May 6. Elder Allen Edwards and Elder Gwyn Hamm will officiate. Visitation will begin at 1pm. Internment will be at the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Whitehead Church Road Fund and may be left/sent in care of the funeral home, 789 Grandview Drive, Sparta, NC 28675. Online condolences may be made at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.

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