Billie King Garrett sadly left us on September 24, 2025, following a long illness. She was born on June 16, 1938 to Henry and Inez King. Billie retired after 30 years of working for Bell South Telephone.

Preceding her in death are her parents; two sons, Kirk and Brian Smith; a brother, Robert King; and a nephew, J.T. O'Brien.

She leaves behind her siblings, Betty Stelz (Bud), Pat Reinartz (John) and Johnny King (Patricia); a daughter-in-law, Lucy Smith; two step-daughters, Laura Campbell (Chris) and Michelle Snow (Joe); one niece, Melinda Blaise (Rob); nephews, Hank King (Kristen) and Jared King (Amanda); along with several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memorial services will be held at New Hope Methodist Church (2216 Hwy 55 NW, Wesson, MS) on Friday, October 3, at 11:00 AM; the family will receive visitors at the church on the same morning for one hour preceding the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Hope Church Cemetery Fund.