Billie D. Anderson made her transition from labor to rest on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Billie was born to the late Carl English and Edna Davis English in Bristol, Virginia, on August 6, 1949.
Billie confessed her life to Christ at an early age, and she was baptized by Reverend Ragsdale at Lee Street Baptist Church. Billie worked in the church, serving in the BTU, Youth Choir, and Usher Board, and represented her church at state conferences. She was also secretary at Shaffer Memorial and sang in the Women's Choir.
Billie graduated from Virginia High School in 1967. She worked at Higbee's, Sperry Corporation, and Smith-Kline. She retired from the County Sheriff Department. In 1989, Billie enrolled at Northeast State, King College, and Virginia Intermont College. After she graduated, she worked at Unisys.
Billie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Carl and Edna D. English. She also joins her siblings, Chiquita Owens, Carlton English, and Brenda English.
She is survived by her sisters, Piccola English, Clara Dulaney, Vivian (Douglas) Releford, Theresa (Emanuel) Courtland and Gloria English; cousin, John Goodbread; her nieces and nephews who cherished Billie, Michael Dulaney, Angela English, and Deborah English; great-nieces, Danielle Charette, Emerald McDaniel, Demond McDaniel, and Sydney Releford; great-nephews, Brock (Ashley) Charette and Enrico Charette; six great-great-nieces, five great-great-nephews; and many more cherished family and friends.
With a deep sense of gratitude, we offer sincere thanks to our many friends who have been so kind to us in the midst of sorrow. Many thanks for your words of kindness, your helpful deeds and acts, your prayers and concerns, and the many messages of love and sympathy. We want to extend a special thank you to the staff of Greystone Healthcare Center.
The visitation will be on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 12 PM to 1 PM at the Lee Street Baptist Church, 1 West Mary Street, Bristol, VA 24201.
The Celebration of Life will follow from 1 PM to 2 PM at the church.
The Interment will be at the Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 Valley Drive, Bristol, VA 24201.
Care of Ms. Billie Anderson and the family is entrusted to R. A. Clark Funeral Services, Bristol, TN. 37620.
