Mrs. Proctor attended Joelton High School where she met the love of her life. Her groom-to-be had already left school to work on the form and they planned to wed on her 16th birthday. Plans were almost foiled when the minister had plans to be out-of-town on her birthday, so she married Billie Proctor one day shy of her sixteenth birthday . . . and they have remained loving partners for 72 years.
Mrs. Proctor had to wear many hats as her husband was called to serve in the Korean War. But she wore them all well. Over the years, the Proctors lived life to the fullest and loved getting away to the great outdoors camping. In the early days, they had only a tent with a dirt floor. Soon, there was a tent with a floor covering. The family continued to progress in their camping experiences until they were traveling with and accommodated by a Camper RV. She and her husband were members of the Volunteers Campers Club from 1979 – 2016. During that time she served as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and field director. Mrs. Proctor worked for 11 ½ years at Baptist Hospital, at Spencer Gifts for 7 ½ years, and at Davis & Cook Wholesale Company for 17 ½ years. She retired in 1992 when Mr. Proctor decided to retire.
Mrs. Proctor was loved by so many and she loved a lot. She was a spiritual Mother to just about anyone who needed care, prayer, and guidance. She was a member of the Generation Changers Church in Nashville. She was a wonderful wife and a wonderful mother. She would tell you that her proudest moments in life were when her children were born. She will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Proctor is predeceased by her father, Charles Bauman Clinard; her mother, Earline (Dallas) Clinard; a son, Richard “Rick” Keith Proctor; a grandson, Jason Keith Proctor; a brother, James Edward Clinard; and a sister, Gloria Faye Clinard. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Billie Dean Proctor; a daughter, Gloria D. Proctor; a daughter-in-law, Arlene Proctor; a granddaughter, Christina Caldwell (Justin); a grandson, Matthew Proctor; and great granddaughters Mia Proctor, Kadiere Rae Proctor, and Evelyn Caroline Caldwell.
There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends at Hermitage Funeral Home on Monday, February 13, from 10am – 12pm. A Celebration of Life will follow in the funeral home’s Tulip Grove Room at 12pm with Pastor Barry Smith and Pastor Jerry Smith, officiating. Michael White, Bruce Armstrong, J.R. Edens, J.R. Adcock, Darrell Craig, Tommy Craig, Tommy Chadwell, and Troy Frazier will serve as active pallbearers. Chad Hayes, R.B. Kramer, Marcus Evans, Travis Watkins, Kevin Beierling, and Jim Bond will serve as honorary pallbearers. Following the service, Mrs. Proctor will be laid to rest in the Garden of Faith at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Proctor family at HermitageFH.com.
