of Bull Shoals, AR
January 23, 1929 - January 16, 2022
Helen Lucinda Billings, of Yellville, Arkansas, passed into the promised rest January 16, 2022, at the age of 92. She was born January 25, 1929, at Fairview, AR, the 7th of 10 children born to William and Clara Osborn. She was sister to Vida, Hazel, Ivaree, Richard, Carl, Wanda, JoAnn, Arnold, and George.
Helen graduated from Flippin High School in 1947. She loved sewing and was very proud of a seamstress contest she won while in Home Economics. She married James Rush Billings on December 21, 1947. While raising her children she worked at the Yellville shoe store and as a receptionist for Dr. Kelly. She retired from Baxter Laboratories in 1992 when Rush passed. She enjoyed her grandkids and great grandkids, as well as gardening and tending her flowers. She loved sharing her garden's produce with friends and family. During harvest season she often worked into the midnight hours canning and freezing the excess. One of her favorite hobbies was quilting and making clothes. She thoroughly enjoyed the quilting and fellowship at the Yellville quilting club. She was probably most known and loved for her hospitality. Friends and family were always welcome to a bed and meals for as long as they needed. She was a superb cook and loved taking food to others. She was a faithful and active member of the Broadway church of Christ in Yellville.
She is survived by one brother, Arnold; three children, Danny Billings of Noble, MO, Jackie Baker and husband Lyn of Yellville, AR, and Randy Billings of Yellville, AR; four grandchildren, Landon Billings and wife Monica of Seymour, MO, Lindsee Buckallew and husband Jason of Marshfield, MO, Ashley Gunter and husband Jason of Willow Springs, MO, and Fabian Billings of Round Rock, TX; 11 great grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces and nephews scattered across the US.
Private arrangements are by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
Memorials may be made to Flippin Cemetery, c/o Curley McCracken, PO Box 1029, Flippin, AR 72634.
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17 Condolence(s)
Linda Chris Smih
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Dearest Family,
You had remarkable parents. Decades of memories with them. Loved worshiping with them.
Helen had the most beautiful hair I’ve ever seen. A contagious smile always words of encouragement. Great hugs. Best of all you will carry on her wonderful legacy through all of your seed. Love and prayers to all sincerely Linda Chris Smith
Terry & Glenna Fisk
Friday, January 21, 2022
Dear Jackie, Lyn, and Family,
We are sad to hear of the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Herman and Linda McCrory
Friday, January 21, 2022
Prayers for you and your family. May God be your source of strength!!
Scarlett Fagan
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Linda Moreau
Thursday, January 20, 2022
So sorry to hear about Helen passing. Always with a smile. Prayers for comfort.
Donna Tancsa-Frentz
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Jackie, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mama. My mother, Marcella, adored you and your mom. I'm sure they are in heaven now catching up. God gives us precious memories for a reason, it keeps them with us forever. Keeping all your family in our prayers.
Reta Fuqua
Thursday, January 20, 2022
I love my Aunt Helen. I will miss her loving care and kindness she gave so freely.
Danny & Petra Pershall
Thursday, January 20, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers!
Roger Gilley
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Jackie,
Sorry for your family's loss.
Willa Ree Albertini
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Dear family,
My love to you all. So grateful for her helping mom during the war and again when helping my little sister Kandie when mom passed. Such a good person and lovely lady. I loved feeding the calves with her. It’s a precious memory.
What wonderful memories you all have.
Gwen Khayst
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
I’ve always thought of Aunt Helen as the “glue†that held the far-flung Osborn tribe together. She always kept up with everyone and was the keeper of the family history. I will miss her.
It is a tribute to her and Uncle Rush that the three of you shared in and agreed on decisions regarding her care.
Sandra Hanson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
I’ve been blessed to have stayed many times both at the old home place and with her later in life and have so many sweet memories of our times together! The year I brought my grandson Zack back is a great one! So thankful I did and he loved staying there! My mom so loved all the many trips back to spend time with her family and theirs! Aunt Helen was a blessing and will
Be missed but I know she’s celebrating reunions with Uncle Rush and family now without pain. Sending love to all!
Lewonna Nelson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I have some fond memories of visiting in your home, Jackie. Your mom was always so pretty, a great housekeeper, and treated me well. My condolences go out to each of you and your families.
Linda Casteel
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
So sad to see this. Helen was one of my favorite ladies. We had many lively conversations over the years. She was always bringing me flower starts, gave me many tips on sewing and brought me one of the best blackberry cobblers I ever ate.
Love & prayers for all her family
Lou Annis Kelley
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
My love and heartfelt sympathy for the family. Helen was very special to my family.
Janie Purdom
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Helen was such a sweet and gracious lady, always with a friendly smile. Prayers for peace and comfort to all her family.
Vicki Roberts
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
JACKIE AND FAMILY HELEN WAS A SPECIAL LADY. KNOWN HER FOR YEARS, I HAVE A QUILT THAT SHE WORKED ON. ALWAYS WAS AN OUTING PERSON, MY SYMPATHY TO YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY. SHE WILL BE MISSED