Billie Jo Grant

Billie Jo Grant, age 92, of Avery, passed away, Monday, March 30, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Avery.

Billie was born November 24, 1927, in Winfield to Bill and Ethel Garretson Crooks. Billie was a resident of Avery and a faithful member of Avery Missionary Baptist Church. She was an active member in the choir and nursery. Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Wilson Grant of 58 years and her sister, MaryLou Metts.

There will be an open visitation at Avery Missionary Baptist Church Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. We recommend people not to gather in large groups during this time.

Private Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Avery Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Roddy Jackson officiating. Private Graveside services will follow in Avery Cemetery under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.

Avery Missionary Baptist Church will live stream the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2020, on their Facebook page.

Survivors include her Son, Tim Grant and wife, Lynda of Longview; her daughter, Marsha Deaton and husband, Tilmon of Avery; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Gibson and husband, Shawn of Karnack, Brad Deaton and wife Heather of Texarkana, Jill Estes and husband, Tommy of Round Rock and Jessica Hooks and husband Brandon of Longview; 9 great grandchildren, Grant Burris, Erin Burris, Ian Burris, Aaron Estes, Emily Rose Estes, Elisha Estes, Madilyn Hooks, Noah Hooks and Eli Hooks; her brother-in-law, James Metts of Minneapolis, Minnesota; 2 sisters-in-law, Irvelyn Hardman of Avery and Ernestine Cregg of Burleson; her special friend and caregiver, Mary Ross and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations and memorials may be made to Avery Missionary Baptist Church designated to Romanian Mission Work at P.O. Box 41, Avery TX 75554.

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