of Elaine, AR
December 22, 1957 - January 3, 2023
Billie Jean King, age 65, of Elaine, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born on Sunday, December 22, 1957 in Elaine, Arkansas to Pete and Peggy Faulkner. She was a former flight attendant for the Northwest Airlines and had a passion for airplanes and had traveled to many countries and places around the world. She enjoyed spending time with family, playing games on her phone, watching Looney Tunes, and classic tv shows and movies.
She is survived by her parents, Pete and Peggy Faulkner; three brothers, Mac Faulkner, Greg Faulkner (Donna), and Kirk Faulkner, all of Elaine, Arkansas; two sons, Richard Williamson, of Snow Lake, Arkansas and Josh Williamson, of Mellwood, Arkansas; two daughters, Lorrie Reece (Lee) and Emily; five grandsons, Brian White, Jason White, Max White, Jamie White and Josh Williamson Jr.; four nephews, Chad Faulkner, Alex Faulkner, Pud (Kaleb) Faulkner, and Mack Faulkner Jr,; uncle Bill Byrd (Linda), many cousins who were close to her heart, and former husband and close friend, Richard Williamson, of Snow Lake Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kaylee Williamson, Uncle Gene Byrd and sister in law, Anna Faulkner.
Pallbearers will be Alex Faulkner, Kaleb Faulkner, Mack Faulkner, Josh Williamson Jr., Greg Faulkner and Kirk Faulkner.
A funeral service for Billie Jean King will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2023 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Chapel in West Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:oo p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Dustin Logan will officiate.
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22 Condolence(s)
Robert Smith "Jr"
Sunday, February 12, 2023
So sorry to hear of Billie Jeans passing, there were only a few airline employees in Elaine! I met Billie Jean on our commuting trips to work.
Richard
Sunday, January 8, 2023
May God comfort you in your time of loss.
Jen Jenkins
Saturday, January 7, 2023
My prayers ðŸ™and thoughts are with Billie family. She will be miss .my remember of her she was a sweet an nice to everyone an always had a smile. I'll always remember her smile
RIP my class mate .....
Jen Jenkins
Saturday, January 7, 2023
My prayers ðŸ™and thoughts are with Billie family. She will be miss .my remember of her she was a sweet an nice to everyone an always had a smile. I'll always remember her smile
RIP my class mate .....
Angela Padgett
Friday, January 6, 2023
My condolences from my family to yours. We are praying for you all.ðŸ™
Leslie Byrd
Thursday, January 5, 2023
I am so sorry y’all are going through this. Billie Jean was such a sweet friend. I’m praying for all of you. Prayers for complete peace that only The Lord can give. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Terry and Betty reece
Thursday, January 5, 2023
So sorry for your loss, Lorrie. Prayers for your family.
Jimmie Byrd
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The children and grandchildren of Jimmie and Alice Byrd send you condolences and lift Billie Jean up in prayer. God comfort and bless you in this time of sorrow.
Melinda Poirier
Thursday, January 5, 2023
My prayers to the family in her passing. It is never easy to lose a loved one. Unexpectant doesn't help. Wish I could be with y'all, my love. Mel
Kathy Snowden-Ragsdale
Thursday, January 5, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, BJ will be missed by all who knew her...May God Bless you all....
Barbara M Western n Glenn
Thursday, January 5, 2023
So sorry for your loss...
Heaven has gained another Angel.
Ruth Ann Blankenship
Thursday, January 5, 2023
So sorry to hear of Billie Jean’s passing. Prayers for the family during this very difficult timeðŸ™ðŸ»
Patty Hall
Thursday, January 5, 2023
My brother (Bubba Hall) and I send our sincere condolences to the family. Lots of prayers and love as well, may God Bless you all during this time. We were blessed to have BJ in our lives, since we were small children and we loved her like family and we continue to love you all the same way!
Ed James
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Great classmate and friend. Will be sadly missed. Peace be with you.
Anise rushing
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Love and prayers
Roland & Clara Williamson
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
So very sorry. Sending sympathy to the Faulkner family & B. J .'s friends.
Tim & Donna Ward Johnson
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Billie Jeans passing. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. I will continue to pray for the whole family.
Betty Hopper (Terry)
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
B.J.
You were one of my dear friends for many years. Our little group is getting smaller. You will be missed dearly.
L.L.B.J
Carol fawcett
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Such a sweet person a good friend love and will miss you RIP MY FRIEND
Linda Pillars
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
((((Hugs&loves)))) God has you now ... rest now my friend.
Jenna Williamson Pittman
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Little Richard, Josh and Lori, I am so sad to hear about your mom. I love you all very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Give your grandparents, dad and kids a hug from me. Wrap your arms around each other and remember the good times.
Jimmy Faulkner
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
So sad and sorry about Red. Sorry I could not make it to be with family during this sad occasion. Love all you guys very much.