Billie Jean Roberts

Billie Jean Knox Moore Roberts of Weatherford, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2016, at the age of 88 in Weatherford.

Billie Jean was born to Lilly and Van Knox in Clarendon on March 15, 1928.

She loved reading more than any other activity.  She also was a faithful servant in her church, enjoyed singing in the choir, gardening, playing Kino and “42”.  She was a member of Eastern Star, Shady Grove Baptist Church in Weatherford, Tex., Sassy Spicy Peaches Red Hats, Senior Singers, and Weatherford Senior Circle. Sending out cards to family, friends, or anyone that needed some encouragement gave her great joy.

She attended school in Clarendon where she graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1945 and graduated Valedictorian of Clarendon College in 1947.  She later completed college at West Texas State University, now University of West Texas A & M, in Canyon in 1967 with a Master’s Degree in English. During her working career, she was the registrar for Clarendon College in Clarendon and Tarrant County Jr. College in Ft. Worth.  From there she served as the Dean of Women of West Texas State University, now University of West Texas A & M in Canyon from 1969-1972. That was followed by teaching high school English for 32 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lilly and Van Knox and sisters- Patricia Wallace and Christine Baugh.

She is survived by son Terry Moore and wife Vicki of Amarillo, daughter Teresa Randolph and husband Robert of Weatherford, Tex.  She was Nana Bill to her grandchildren: Billie Jo Pierson and husband Wayne, Shawn Moore and wife Dynell, Suzy Foster and husband Jerry, Amy Simcik and husband Brad, Keith Horton and wife Katha, Karen Esquivel and husband Daniel. Great Grandchildren: Meagan Pierson, Tobin Pierson, Connor Moore, Madison Jean Moore, Maggie Foster, Gracie Foster, Will Simcik, Carissa Simcik, Kaylssa Esquivel, and Kara Esquivel, numerous nieces and nephews and many cherished friends.

A celebration service was held at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Weatherford, Tex. on August 3, 2016.  Memorials can be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 2470 W. Lambert, Weatherford, TX 76088. Interment will be at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, August 15th at 10:00 a.m.