Billie Jean Pelts, daughter of the late Fred Richardson and Shelly (Fletcher) Richardson, was born March 19, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on January 8, 2025, at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 20 days.  Billie married Wayne Pelts on September 16, 1967. Wayne preceded her in death.

Survivors include:

Son: Dennis (Rosemary) Pelts of Kennett

Three daughters: Sharron Gargas of Kennett

Cindy (Orville) Martin of Jonesboro, Ar

Tina Golden of Jonesboro

Nine grandchildren: Matthew (Katie) Golden, Kaley (Baxter) Slatton, Mollie (Jacob) Adlong, Will (Kendall) Martin, Edward (Tina) Gargas, Robert (Toni) Gargas, Lorrie (Mark) Davis, Dennis (Anne) Pelts, Jr., Haley (Everett) Bracey

Nine great grandchildren

other relatives and many friends

Billie was preceded in death by her sister: Wilma Wehmeyer

Billie was retired from Emerson Electric where she was employed for many years.

Visitation will be 9:00 am to 10:00 am at McDaniel Chapel in Kennett. Graveside Services will be 10:00 am Monday, January 13, 2025, at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett with Pastor Steven Scherer officiating. Honored to serve as pallbearers: Matthew Golden, Will Martin, Baxter Slatton, Dennis Pelts, Jr., Edward Gargas and Robert Gargas.

Family is requesting in lieu of flowers to make donations to Flo-Phil Hospice House 1148 E. Mathews Ave Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

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