Mary Elizabeth “Billie” Monroe, age 66, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014, at her home, while surrounded by her family.

Billie was born June 5, 1947 in Oliver Springs. She was a lifelong resident.

She was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Billie was a practical joker who enjoyed laughter, spending time with her friends and family, singing gospel music, and cooking.

She was a faithful Christian and a member of the Mineral Springs Baptist Church. The love of singing continued throughout her life. While in high school in Oliver Springs, she sang in the high school chorus and she later sang in the church choir. [Read more…]