Billie Frances Christian, 86, went to be with her Lord Feb. 25, 2013 in Athens. She died peacefully with family by her side.
Billie was born the daughter of Willie Lee and Texie Burns Brown October 30, 1926 in Commerce. She was raised in Commerce and graduated from Commerce High School. Billie also attended East Texas State University. She married Fred A. Christian Nov. 20, 1946. They moved to Odessa where she worked in payroll and accounting for the Ector County Public Schools for 30 years. She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Odessa. After retirement she and Fred moved to Fort Pierce, Fla. for a few years then moving to Athens which became their home the past 27 years. Billie’s hobbies included cooking, collecting recipes, reading, tending her roses and watching football games. She found great enjoyment daily watching birds outside her kitchen window. She always loved and welcomed any opportunity to spend time with her family.
Billie was preceded in death by her parents and loving husband of 66 years, Fred Christian, who passed away just two weeks prior to her on Feb. 9, 2013.
Survivors include daughter Lydia Haynes and husband Bruce, Athens; son Larry Christian and wife Betty, Athens; granddaughter Christi Stelter and husband Brandon, McKinney; four step-grandsons and their spouses, seven step great grandchildren.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 in Carroll Lehr Funeral Chapel with Rev. Perry Eaton officiating.
Private interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Athens.
If desired, memorials may be made to Genesis Hospice, 201 St. Thomas, Athens, Texas 75751.
You may leave a message of condolence or light a memorial candle for the family at www.carroll-lehr.com.