Jeanette Billingsley, 73, of South Charleston died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at CAMC General STICU in Charleston, WV.
She was a 1961 graduate from Stonewall Jackson High School; and a 1965 graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S. in Microbiology and in 1967 with a M.S. in Microbiology.
After graduation Jeanette taught Microbiology at Bethany College for 2 years before joining the West Virginia DHHR in the Training and Certification Section of the State Hygenic Laboratory before retiring in 1999 with 29 years service. While at Bethany College she taught Microbiology to the inmates at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, W. Va.
Jeanette was a long time member of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church in Charleston, serving as an elder and as the Clerk of Session.
She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Waneda (Rabel) Snodgrass; grandparents, Henry and Gladys Rabel; and infant brother, Earl.
Jeanette is survived by her husband of 35 years, Earl Billingsley, son, Rick Billingsley (Laura Howie) and grandchildren, Bryn and Jackson.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. Christina Tutterow officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, 317 Washington Street W., Charleston, West Virginia 25302.
Jug , so sorry for your loss , my thoughts and prayers are with you Bill Kenyon
Jug and Rick,
I cannot express how sad I am about Jeanette leaving us too soon. I just saw her on Thanksgiving and can hardly believe that she has passed. I considered her as part of my family and will miss her.
My thoughts are with you. I know too well how hard it is to let someone go whom we love so much. She is at peace now and maybe catching up with my dad. Dad will have some joke for her…
Love you both.
Jane
Rick and Family — Hope the memories you all share offer some comfort during this difficult time. I’m sure you will miss her terribly. Peace to you all.
What a great, gentle lady. She was my supervisor in the Training & Evaluations unit at the Hygienic Lab way back when. I don’t know how she tolerated me, but she did… with grace. So sorry to read of her passing.
I worked with Charlotte at the State Lab. She was always one of my favorite people and always had a smile. She will be missed!
My wife Debbie and I are saddened to hear of Charlotte’s passing. We both worked with her at the State Hygienic Lab. She was the best boss and mentor I ever had. I will miss her.
I want to take a moment and offer my deepest symapthies for your loss. The pain we feel when we lose someone we love is heartbreaking, yet we can find much comfort in knowing that mourning is a natural reaction, one even felt by Jesus when his dear friend past away. John 11:35 “Jesus gave way to tears.” He felt that pain but knew there was a hope, the same hope we have for our dear loved ones. Notice this promised hope at Acts 24:15 “And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” How we long for that day so close at hand to have our loved ones reuinted with us forever again.
So sorry. Sending love and prayers to Earl and the family as they journey through this season of grief. Many good memories of days gone by. May you feel God’s arms tightly around you. Much love and many prayers.
So sorry to hear of Charlotte’s death. My husband and I both worked with her at the State Lab.
May she rest in peace.