Billye & Kennith McGinnis

Billye was born November 6, 1931 in Honey Grove, Texas, to Paul and Nell Shafer of Grapevine, Texas. She was the oldest of five children.

She married her cherished husband Ken McGinnis on September 25, 1966. Together, they were active in Texas real estate and ranching until their retirement to California. She returned to Texas in 2015 after Ken’s passing.

Billye enjoyed reading, visiting with family, and enjoying her favorite movies and music. She was an outgoing, joyous, loving person. She will always be remembered by many as “Grams” or “Groomie”. Everyone that met her loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ken; son Jeff McGinnis; parents Paul and Nell Shafer; three siblings Lavada, Bobby, and Tommie.

Billye is survived by her three daughters, Brenda O’Neal and husband Hank of Euless, Tx; Kandy Murray of Arlington,Tx; Debbie Mitchell and husband Kenny of Lake Havasu, AZ; eleven grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; her sister Sandra Dearing and husband Marvin of Grapevine, TX; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Billye was a blessing to her family and to all that knew her. Her love, faith, and kindness will continue to live through all the lives she touched,

In keeping with their wishes, Billye and Ken’s remains will be laid to rest together. Service date is pending.

The staff at Moore Funeral Home encourages family and friends to express their fond memories, expressions of sympathy and additional condolences to the family of Billye Pauline McGinnis, by visiting www.moore-funeralhome.com.

In addition, if you or someone you know wish to send a floral condolence to the McGinnis family in honor of the late Billye Pauline McGinnis, you may choose to do so by calling In Bloom Flowers and Gifts at (972)-256-6637.