Billie Jean Smith Neathery, 89, of Olla, passed peacefully from this world on Wednesday August 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family in her home in Olla.
She was born Wednesday, June 24, 1931 to the union of Loyd Sikes and Annie Killingsworth, both of Louisiana.
Ms. Billie worked most of her career in the school cafeteria. Her passions included traveling, bowling, sewing, crafting, growing flowers, and cooking, last but not least was her family. She was loved and loved her family very much.
Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 15, at First Baptist Church in Olla with Rev. Johnnie Phillips officiating.
Interment followed in the Olla Cemetery under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James O. Smith; husband, Reginald Neathery; brothers, George A. Sikes, Travis G. Sikes, and Kenneth Sikes; and sister, Shirley Sikes Cook.
She is survived by her large family including, four daughters, Joyce Windham (Ronald), Wanda Richards, Sandra Bowers (Jimmy), and Betty Sigler (Keith); one son, Randy Smith (Christy); one sister, Lavern Roshto; five grandchildren, Amy, Jason, Kimberly, Savana, and Maelyn; and seven great-grandchildren, Colby, Laci, Kassi, Caine, Collin, Kason, and Corvin.
Pallbearers were Brian Roshto, Chuck Cook, Warren Roshto, Keith Sigler, Sammy Brown, Colby Enterkin, and Randy Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were Ronald Windham and Jimmy Bowers.