Billie Elizabeth Dillow

Who can find a virtuous woman for her price is far above Rubies?
Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also and he praiseth her.
Proverbs 31: 10, 28

Billie Elizabeth Dillow, 81 went to her heavenly home at 2:20 pm, Sunday, October 16, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness. She was a born again Christian and was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church.

A native of Greeneville, SC, she moved to Kingsport with her family as a child. Billie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was loved by all who knew her. She had a heart of gold and always had a kind word and a sweet smile for anyone she met. Billie retired from the office of Allen Palmer, DDS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Sr. and Brighty Burrell; sister, Nellie Noel and brother, LeRoy Burrell.

Billie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth Dillow of the home; daughter, Debbie Liddle and husband Rick of Colonial Heights; son, Kenny Dillow and wife DeAnna Sellers of Colonial Heights; brother, Ralph Burrell, Jr., of Blountville; grandchildren, Heather Liddle-Miller and husband Ryan of Knoxville, TN. Christopher B. Liddle and wife Jennifer of Charlotte, NC, Dustin B. Clark of Church Hill; great-grandson, Blake Liddle of Charlotte, NC; nieces, Linda Marshall, Karen Burrell Long, Mitzi Stinnett; nephews, Jerry Burrell, Randy Burrell, David Burrell and Stephen Burrell; her faithful dog, "Jiggs"; and special caregiver, Barbara Miller.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport with services to follow at 8:00 pm with Rev. Wes Rankin officiating.

Graveside services will be on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 11:00 am at East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Dustin Clark, Chris Liddle, Ryan Miller, Jerry Burrell, Jim Kirby and Jim Edmonds.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Colonial Hills Baptist Church Building Fund, 1205 Kendrick Creek Road, Kingsport, TN 37663-3201, 423-239-9911, American Heart Association or Colonial Heights Baptist Church Building Fund 108 Colonial Heights Road, Kingsport, TN 37663-2290, 423-239-9591.