Billie Jo Powers' Obituary
Mrs. Billie Jo Powers, age 84, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Billie was born in Houston, TX on November 8, 1939, to Clarence Dexter Taylor and Ruby Thelma Taylor. When she was growing up, her family moved frequently. She became a Christian as a teenager in Breckenridge, TX when a close friend invited her to church.
Her family eventually moved to Wichita Falls, TX where she met the love of her life at church. She and Kenneth Powers were married June 7, 1958, and shared over 65 happy years together. They traveled for 3 years with the army before settling in Richardson, TX. She enthusiastically took on the very important role of homemaker and raised their 2 children, Cindy and Scott. She was regularly active in their lives, from volunteering in the school library and PTA, to attending dance performances and basketball games.
God was always top priority in Billie's life. She and Kenneth joined First Baptist Church of Richardson in 1964 where they faithfully served in the Children's Ministry for over 50 years. She particularly loved teaching 2nd graders in Sunday School and spent immeasurable hours planning special crafts, activities and celebrations to instill God's word. Billie's second love and priority was her family. She was there to share all the events of life - to laugh and rejoice in the good times, or cry and comfort during the bad.
Billie took great pride in her home. She enjoyed cooking, crafting and working on countless home improvement projects with her husband. Christmas was her favorite holiday, and she went overboard shopping for presents and decorating! She liked to relax by reading or taking in the beauty of the Dallas Arboretum.
Billie is survived by daughter, Cynthia Powers of Richardson, Texas; and son, Scott Powers and his wife, Kelly of Frisco, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Duwayne Powers; father Clarence Dexter Taylor; mother Ruby Thelma (White) Taylor; and sister Delores Ann (Wilkes) Shaw.
Services for Billie Jo Powers will begin with a visitation on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Grenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 2 PM at Restland Wildwood Chapel, 13005 Grenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243. No procession will follow.
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