Billie Williams

A graveside service for Billie Jean (Monroe) Williams, 93, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery with David Gray officiating.  Mrs. Williams will lie in repose from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 5 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. Williams passed away May 1, 2020 in Gainesville.

Billie was born July 26, 1926 in Gainesville to Oran E. and Mary Ann (Lang) Monroe.  She moved to Denton at an early age and graduated from Denton High School.  She continued her education at Texas Women’s University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics.  On June 1, 1948, she married Charles H. “Chuck” Williams in Denton.  Mrs. Williams enjoyed painting china for her family, judging flower shows, and playing Bridge and Dominoes with various groups.  She was a member of the Garden Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Texas Revolution, Stanford House, and was a charter member of Hillcrest Church of Christ, where she was an Elder’s wife.

Survivors include: daughter Janet Williams of Lakewood, CO; son Craig Williams and wife Pam of Sunray, TX; daughter Linda Huff and husband Nathan of Abilene, TX; grandchildren: Nikki Wallace, Susan Wilson, Amy Scroggin, Lindsey Moreno, and JT Huff; fifteen great-grandchildren; and many other beloved family and friends.

Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by: parents Oran and Mary Ann Monroe; husband Chuck Williams; brother Don Monroe; and brother John Monroe.

Serving as honorary pallbearers are: Larry Beck, Jerry Wiggington, Bob Scott, Jack Bills, Alan Hill, and Chris Hundt.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hillcrest Church of Christ and Home Hospice of Cooke County.