Bettye L. Billings

Bettye L. Billings departed this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 4 days. She was born in Hardeman County, Tennessee on April 9, 1942, the daughter of Emma Mae McAlpin and the late James Wesley McAlpin. On December 21, 1962, she was united in marriage to Frank H. Billings, who survives.

Bettye was a former resident of Memphis, Tennessee from 1962 thru 1989. She had worked for Collierville High School and was the owner and operator of the Forest Hill Stables. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Counce, Tennessee. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, canning, traveling, spending time in Florida, the lake, water skiing, and fishing. Walking Horses were a passion of hers. She trained and showed Tennessee Walking Horses winning the Celebration in Shelbyville, Tennessee in the 1980s riding Ebony's Royal Romper.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Frank H. Billings of Counce, Tennessee; her mother, Emma Mae McAlpin of Counce, Tennessee; three children, Sharon Denise Billings of Counce, Tennessee, Gregory Reese Billings and wife, Julie of Collierville, Tennessee, Lisa Billings Davis and husband, Kevin of Tuscumbia, Alabama; grandchildren, Sara Jane Billings, Brandon Reese Billings, Samantha Nicole Billings; and one step-grandchild, Nathan Davis.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy McAlpin.