1954
Bonnie
2009
Bonnie Gayle Phillips
March 31, 1954 — February 11, 2009
Harlingen, TX:
Bonnie Gayle Phillips, 54, passed away February 11, 2009 at Aurora House in Weslaco.
Gayle was born March 31, 1954 in Harlingen, Texas to Emmett J. and the late Natalie (Shanks) Billings. She attended Harlingen High School and Texas State University of San Marcos, Texas. Bonnie formerly taught at Raymondville High School and then taught art at Harlingen South High School. She was an accomplished artist and enjoyed playing the piano, printmaking, and art of all kinds. Gayle was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harlingen and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Harlingen.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Natalie Billings.
Gayle is survived by her daughters, Lauren Phillips of San Francisco, CA, Natalie and Abigail Phillips of Denton, TX; her father Emmett J. Billings of Harlingen; step-mother, Virginia; brothers, Gary Billings of Harlingen and Dennis Billings of Paducah, KY; Aunt Jean and Uncle Bonnie (Shanks); step-brother, Joe (Mary) Johnson of Galveston, IN. Also surviving is her uncle Joe Thompson; her beloved pet “Jerry dog”; and many dear friends.
A memorial service will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 5 p.m. with Rev. Brandon Helm officiating.
For those desiring to do so, memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Attn: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 250 Dallas, TX 75244, the Aurora House, 2646 W. 18th St. Weslaco, TX 78596, Odyssey Hospice, 2501 Paredes Line Road, Ste. B-9 Brownsville, TX 78526 or a charity of choice.
The family invites you to leave a condolence or memory at www.buck-ashcraft.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Bonnie Gayle Phillips, 54, passed away February 11, 2009 at Aurora House in Weslaco.
Gayle was born March 31, 1954 in Harlingen, Texas to Emmett J. and the late Natalie (Shanks) Billings. She attended Harlingen High School and Texas State University of San Marcos, Texas. Bonnie formerly taught at Raymondville High School and then taught art at Harlingen South High School. She was an accomplished artist and enjoyed playing the piano, printmaking, and art of all kinds. Gayle was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harlingen and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Harlingen.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Natalie Billings.
Gayle is survived by her daughters, Lauren Phillips of San Francisco, CA, Natalie and Abigail Phillips of Denton, TX; her father Emmett J. Billings of Harlingen; step-mother, Virginia; brothers, Gary Billings of Harlingen and Dennis Billings of Paducah, KY; Aunt Jean and Uncle Bonnie (Shanks); step-brother, Joe (Mary) Johnson of Galveston, IN. Also surviving is her uncle Joe Thompson; her beloved pet “Jerry dog”; and many dear friends.
A memorial service will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 5 p.m. with Rev. Brandon Helm officiating.
For those desiring to do so, memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Attn: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 250 Dallas, TX 75244, the Aurora House, 2646 W. 18th St. Weslaco, TX 78596, Odyssey Hospice, 2501 Paredes Line Road, Ste. B-9 Brownsville, TX 78526 or a charity of choice.
The family invites you to leave a condolence or memory at www.buck-ashcraft.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
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