BURLESON — Billie Ruth Batchelor, 66, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, after a short battle with cancer. Funeral: Noon Thursday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home with visitation two hours prior to service. Interment: 10:30 a.m. Friday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Billie Ruth was born on September 15, 1947 to J. B. and Ruby Clark. She was the 7th child out of 8th and one of five sisters. She graduated from Burleson High school and continued her education with JobCorps learning bookkeeping and accounting. Her thirst for learning never waned and later, she went back to school for computer training. In 1967, she met and married the love of her life, Chester Batchelor. Together, they didn’t have kids but they had kids. Over the years, Billie and Chester took in several nephews and nieces to help out. Most folks get one or two kids at a time. In 1980, they got 4 all at once. They had already taken in Maurene a couple of times and Cindy was already with them when the four youngest kids of her brother Wayne needed her. They said yes and instantly, they had 5 kids in the house. Money was tight but they always had food to eat and a place to live. Her heart was so full of love that she took in animals too. She couldn’t stand for anything or anyone to be hungry or out in the cold. Countless dogs and cats were cared for in Billie’s house and outside. When her mother and oldest sister needed caring for, Billie was there. When Chester’s father needed to be cared for, Billie was there. She was always there for anyone who needed her and she will be missed greatly by all of those who loved her. Billie is survived by her husband 46 years, Chester and six children. Maurene Jones, her sons Chandler and Brandon, Cindy Martinez and her husband Ben and their children, Taylor, Sterling, Ryan, Dillon, Rivers and Elvis: Amanda Nagao and her husband Blaine and their children, Christopher, Matthew and Taylor; Dwayne Clark and his daughter Maryssa; Derek Clark and his wife Shanna and daughter Destiny; and Courtney Clark. She also has 2 great-grand children, Kami and Dominic.
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I was never honored to meet Miss Billie except thru Facebook, but once you met her, you were friends. Will miss her joy of life, and her faith. God’s love carried her thru……. bye Miss Billie
I was never honored to meet Miss Billie except thru Facebook, but once you met her, you were friends. Will miss her joy of life, and her faith. God’s love carried her thru……. bye Miss Billie
Dear Chester, and family,
I cannot begin to tell you just how sorry I am for your loss..I know Billie fought a good fight. My heart is broken to know she is gone, but, I am so thankful that her suffering is no longer..Billie held a special place in my heart, and she always will..She was a very special lady, and I am so very thankful that I had a chance to meet her, and so thankful my daughter found her on the internet, and because of that, I got to know her, and love her..She is my 3rd cousin, but, I considered her my friend..I am so very sorry her life was cut so short, but, I know I will see her again one day, and brings my peace…Chester, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers…Love you, my sweet Billie girl!! May you rest in peace!!!! Goodnight, I will see you in the morning!!!
Dear Chester, and family,
I cannot begin to tell you just how sorry I am for your loss..I know Billie fought a good fight. My heart is broken to know she is gone, but, I am so thankful that her suffering is no longer..Billie held a special place in my heart, and she always will..She was a very special lady, and I am so very thankful that I had a chance to meet her, and so thankful my daughter found her on the internet, and because of that, I got to know her, and love her..She is my 3rd cousin, but, I considered her my friend..I am so very sorry her life was cut so short, but, I know I will see her again one day, and brings my peace…Chester, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers…Love you, my sweet Billie girl!! May you rest in peace!!!! Goodnight, I will see you in the morning!!!
Billie is a wonderful woman who I love and admire very much. We send our love and prayers to Chester and the kids.
Billie is a wonderful woman who I love and admire very much. We send our love and prayers to Chester and the kids.
I can’t even began to tell all of the quility time I have spent with her the last year and oh how she loved to talk about the Lord and all of the good time’s we’ed all had with her together. Her life was caring and giving for other’s, she will be missed so much. I Love You Billie you will be in my heart for ever!
I can’t even began to tell all of the quility time I have spent with her the last year and oh how she loved to talk about the Lord and all of the good time’s we’ed all had with her together. Her life was caring and giving for other’s, she will be missed so much. I Love You Billie you will be in my heart for ever!
One beautiful lady,inside and out gonna miss her !
One beautiful lady,inside and out gonna miss her !
In my thoughts and prayers! Love you all! Billie will forever hold a special place in my heart!
In my thoughts and prayers! Love you all! Billie will forever hold a special place in my heart!
To my big sister, I love & miss you. We will be together again someday. Til then I’ll try to keep the roses blooming. Love Nevie
To my big sister, I love & miss you. We will be together again someday. Til then I’ll try to keep the roses blooming. Love Nevie
Aunt Billie, I love you more than words can say & I will miss you greatly! I will cherish all the wonderful memories we shared always!
Aunt Billie, I love you more than words can say & I will miss you greatly! I will cherish all the wonderful memories we shared always!
To my big sister, I love you and miss you. We will be together again someday and til then I’ll try to keep the roses blooming. Love Nevie
To my big sister, I love you and miss you. We will be together again someday and til then I’ll try to keep the roses blooming. Love Nevie
Chester and Family
Billie will always be in our hearts. As cousins, she was one of my first childhood friends. We made lots of precious memories through the years. She loved her family dearly. Each one had a special place in her heart. Always cherish your memories, laugh at the funny ones. Take comfort in the fact that she loved God and you all can see her again some day. Billie, we love you and will miss you.
Chester and Family
Billie will always be in our hearts. As cousins, she was one of my first childhood friends. We made lots of precious memories through the years. She loved her family dearly. Each one had a special place in her heart. Always cherish your memories, laugh at the funny ones. Take comfort in the fact that she loved God and you all can see her again some day. Billie, we love you and will miss you.
I am so thankful that we got to know each other on the computer and also to meet in person at the home of her and my other cousin Eva Bundren. I will always remember her and to know her grandma Coomer was a sister of my grandma Coomer and her grandpa Coomer was a brother to my Grandpa Coomer so that made us special cousins. I know we will meet again in heaven. Chester you are a special wonderful husband to my cousin and I want you to know that I appreciate you and I pray for you in this sad time for both of us.
I am so thankful that we got to know each other on the computer and also to meet in person at the home of her and my other cousin Eva Bundren. I will always remember her and to know her grandma Coomer was a sister of my grandma Coomer and her grandpa Coomer was a brother to my Grandpa Coomer so that made us special cousins. I know we will meet again in heaven. Chester you are a special wonderful husband to my cousin and I want you to know that I appreciate you and I pray for you in this sad time for both of us.
Billie i love you so much and miss you. Everyones missing you like crazy…God wanted his little girl home with him. We all lost such an amazing woman but God surely gained a beautiful child! im glad i got to spend that last night with you. Makes my heart smile! I promise ill always take care of your son! God knew what he was doing when he brough us together! And im so glad you were here to see it happen. I love you billie! Save me a good spot up there…give granny kisses for me!! <3
Billie i love you so much and miss you. Everyones missing you like crazy…God wanted his little girl home with him. We all lost such an amazing woman but God surely gained a beautiful child! im glad i got to spend that last night with you. Makes my heart smile! I promise ill always take care of your son! God knew what he was doing when he brough us together! And im so glad you were here to see it happen. I love you billie! Save me a good spot up there…give granny kisses for me!! <3
There will never be another Billie, you will alway’s have a special place in my heart and memories that will alway’s be with me.love you and Chester and thank you for all you’ve done.
There will never be another Billie, you will alway’s have a special place in my heart and memories that will alway’s be with me.love you and Chester and thank you for all you’ve done.