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Imogene Billings Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 24, 2013.

BILLINGS, IMOGENE THACKER,
of LaGrange, KY, passed away at the age of
97 on January 23, 2013.
She was born June 30, 1915, in Ninevah
(Anderson County), KY, to Rosetta Cole and
John Thomas Thacker. She spent her childhood
in Louisville, where she attended Eastern
High School and her adulthood in Oldham
County.
Mrs. Billings was a homemaker and former
employee of Pleasant Grove Hospital. She was
a long time member of Ballardsville Baptist
Church, having been baptized there in April
1949, where she had taught Sunday School
and Vacation Bible School. She was also a
member of the Honorable Order of the Kentucky
Colonels
She was preceded in death by her husband of
771/2 years, Clayton Savage "Bud" Billings;
and a son, John Allen Billings; along with her
parents; and four sisters, Aline Cannon, Alma
Mazzoli, Jessie Phillips and Mary Frances
Thacker.
She is survived by four children, Clayton E.
"Bill" (Mavis) Billings, Smithfield, KY, Barbara
B.F. Williams, Longwood, FL, Rosalie B.
Ashey, LaGrange, KY, and Nancye B. (Ashley)
Chilton, Pleasureville, KY; daughter-inlaw,
Dorothy T. Billings, Greenberg, IN; 14
grandchildren, Joseph E (Doris Billings, Theodore
A. (Pam) Billings, Roger A. (Rose)
Billings, James F. (Kat) Farley, William C.
Farley, J. Scott (Shawn) Billings, Michael A.
(Crystal) Billings, Amanda G. (Brian) Burlock,
Marianna Ashey, Steven G. Ashey,
Kelley D. Chilton, Chelley L. (Rob) Spenneberg,
Debra Wilson and Joyce (Dale) Stakelback;
Also surviving are 17 great-grandchildren;
seven great-great-grandchildren; four
nieces; six nephews; and the staff of Friendship
Manor Nursing Home, where she resided
for the past seven plus years.
Visitation: January 26, 2013 from 5-9 p.m. at
Arch L. Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home,
LaGrange, KY, with the funeral at 2 p.m. on
January 27, 2013. Rev. Tommy Purvis, De-
Haven Memorial Baptist Church and Rev.
Tony Wolfenbarger, Ballardsville Baptist
Church, are officiating. Burial will follow in
the Valley of Rest Cemetery, LaGrange, KY

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January 30, 2013

Gerald Richy

Clayton sorry to hear about your mom I know she is in heaven now. you probably will not get on the computer but Mavis will keep you up to date on this. Hope both of you are doing well.
Jerry richy

January 30, 2013

Donna Adair

What a precious soul Mrs. Billings was. My sister and I visited her at Friendship a couple of years ago. Her family and my mother's family were neighbor farmers for years. I have heard so many great stories about the good times they had. She and my mother shared the same birthday and she was always first to call with happy birthday wishes. I know she will be missed terribly but also know she is rejoicing in heaven.

January 28, 2013

Karen Byrd

Rosalie and family, Thinking of you with prayers during this difficult time. You have many special memories to hold dear. Hugs,

January 26, 2013

Alicia Puckett

Chelley, you and your family are in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.

January 25, 2013

Margaret Dixon

Nancye,
Sorry to hear about your Mom but she is at peace and with your Dad.
I'll talk to you soon.
Love you,
Margaret and Bill Dixon

January 25, 2013

Rebecca Bailey

My heart goes out to each of you at the loss of your sweet mother. I had the wonderful honor of meeting her, and fell in love with her the minute she spoke to me. She was a delightful and kind woman that will be missed deeply by many, including myself. God bless each of you and know that I am thinking of you with a tear of sadness and joy in my heart, for I know she is with the heavenly Father at this time.

January 25, 2013

Our sympathies and prayers are with you and your family.

Chuck and Sonja Mathis

January 25, 2013

Easter Ward

Rosalie, I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother. May you and your family take comfort in knowing that she is now with the other angels doing the work of our Lord. I will remember you in prayers.

January 25, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories forever.

Billy, Cheryl and Matthew Foster

January 25, 2013

Dellazine Miller Moran

Rosalie Sorry to learn of the death of your mother. I know it is hard, since I have just gone through it with the loss of my husband. Take one day at a time and know that our prayers are with you

January 25, 2013

What a sweet, precious lady she was. I have many memories of time at the farm with Aunt Im and Uncle Bud. They will be forever loved. What a joyous reunion in Heaven with Uncle Bud, Grandma, and her sisters. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tina, Mark and family

January 25, 2013

What a precious, sweet lady she was.....wonderful memories of Aunt Imogene.

January 25, 2013

Rosalie,
Our sympathies to you and your family in the loss of your mother. I know all of you have special memories that will help you in the days ahead. We will keep you in our prayers as you go through those times.

Sharon and Kenney Tippett

January 25, 2013

Joe & Judy Clifton

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful childhood & adult memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 24, 2013

Aunt Imogene was one of our favorite Aunts, we always loved to visit her & Uncle Bud when we were able to come home for visits. They both were always full of Love & Kindness toward everyone. Both Wonderful Christians and we are proud to have had them as part of our Family. Aunt Imogene will surely be missed as Uncle Bud is, but they are together again without any pain or sufferings, enjoying their new Home together in Heaven! Love & Prayers to all of the Family. Greg & Emma Phillips, Milton, WV

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