Josephine Elizabeth Billings
1911-04-15 2002-06-26
Mrs. Josephine Elizabeth Billings, 91, of 308 N. Wall St., Calhoun died Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 12:20 a.m. while residing at Regal Residence.
She ws born in Bristol, Tenn., on April 15, 1911, daughter of the late John William and Carrie Keefe Miller. She attended East Tennessee State College after which she taught at Big Stone Gap School. Having studied voice, she organizedand directed a glee club at the high school.
She was married on June 22, 1940 to Dr. Jordan Eli Billings, who preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1977. They made their home in Calhoun and became members of Calhoun First United Methodist Church. She was a choir member and soloist for many years and served on numerous committees and was active in the WSCS. She was a teacher for the Susannah Wesley Sunday School Class and served as an MYF counselor for several years.
Known as "Mrs. B" by many of her students, she taught English and Latin at Calhoun High School until her retirement. She served as a senior class advisor, supervising the graduation programs of many senior classes. She was a member of and held offices in a number of organizations in Calhoun, such as the Hillhouse Garden Club, Gordon County Historical Society, and Calhoun Woman's Club. She was a member of Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and was recently presented Georgia Retired Educators Association Emeritus membership for distinguished service.
Survivors include a daughter, Ann Billings Mayne of Dalton, and two grandchildren, William P. Mayne III of Athens and Susan Mayne Rann and her husband, Tracy D. Rann, of Dalton.
Funeral was Saturday, June 29 at 11 a.m. at Calhoun First United Methodist Church, with Dr. Charlz McDonald officiating. Interment was in Fain Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed Weldon, Dwight Walraven, Jim Lay, Bill Burton, Tim Haney and Jimmy Palmer. Honarary pallbearers were Teresa Davis Roberts and the staff of Regal Residence, Carla Jones, and the staff of Hamilton Health Adult Day Care. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the Calhoun First United Methodist Church, 205 E. Line St., Calhoun, GA 30701.
Clifford Free Funeral Home of Calhoun was in charge of arrangements.
She ws born in Bristol, Tenn., on April 15, 1911, daughter of the late John William and Carrie Keefe Miller. She attended East Tennessee State College after which she taught at Big Stone Gap School. Having studied voice, she organizedand directed a glee club at the high school.
She was married on June 22, 1940 to Dr. Jordan Eli Billings, who preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1977. They made their home in Calhoun and became members of Calhoun First United Methodist Church. She was a choir member and soloist for many years and served on numerous committees and was active in the WSCS. She was a teacher for the Susannah Wesley Sunday School Class and served as an MYF counselor for several years.
Known as "Mrs. B" by many of her students, she taught English and Latin at Calhoun High School until her retirement. She served as a senior class advisor, supervising the graduation programs of many senior classes. She was a member of and held offices in a number of organizations in Calhoun, such as the Hillhouse Garden Club, Gordon County Historical Society, and Calhoun Woman's Club. She was a member of Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and was recently presented Georgia Retired Educators Association Emeritus membership for distinguished service.
Survivors include a daughter, Ann Billings Mayne of Dalton, and two grandchildren, William P. Mayne III of Athens and Susan Mayne Rann and her husband, Tracy D. Rann, of Dalton.
Funeral was Saturday, June 29 at 11 a.m. at Calhoun First United Methodist Church, with Dr. Charlz McDonald officiating. Interment was in Fain Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed Weldon, Dwight Walraven, Jim Lay, Bill Burton, Tim Haney and Jimmy Palmer. Honarary pallbearers were Teresa Davis Roberts and the staff of Regal Residence, Carla Jones, and the staff of Hamilton Health Adult Day Care. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the Calhoun First United Methodist Church, 205 E. Line St., Calhoun, GA 30701.
Clifford Free Funeral Home of Calhoun was in charge of arrangements.
I have many memories of Mrs. Billings' class - in both senses of the word. My favorite times though were when someone, like Gerald Mozur, would get her to go off-topic (which was not easy) and tell about the adventures of a young rural doctor and his wife. Car chases and all kinds of hi-jinx there!
tribute by Michael Martin