Billie Jo Perry Sanders

Billie Jo Perry Sanders, 84, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2012 following a brief illness. She is survived by two daughters, Doris Elizabeth (“Beth”) Perry and Judith Perry Shipp (A R, III), along with three adoring grandchildren: Allec Robert Shipp IV, Leigh Ellen Shipp, and Julie Christine Shipp. She is also survived by her brother, Jack Wilkins Perry (Dot).

Mrs. Sanders is preceded to the Church Triumphant by two loving and devoted husbands, Thomas Brantley Perry and Bishop Carl Julian Sanders.

She was a faithful member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, including Sunday evening Vespers.

Mrs. Sanders served as Administrative Secretary for twenty-one years in the United Methodist Bishop’s Office under four Bishops of the North Alabama and Alabama-West Florida Annual Conferences. She enjoyed attending several General Conferences and Southeastern Jurisdictional Conferences of the United Methodist Church.

Following her retirement in 1993, she volunteered at Carraway Methodist Medical Center and continued to enjoy her long-standing Bridge Club.

Billie Jo was on the planning committee for the 50th year reunion of her class from West End

High School. She continued to enjoy fellowship with this committee long after the reunion itself.

Billie Jo’s joy in life was serving her Lord, blessing many people with His love through her.

She was a totally loving and devoted wife, mother, and “Granny”, and friend to those who meant so much to her. Her loving, enthusiastic spirit will be remembered with special memories by everyone who knew her.

The celebration of Mrs. Sanders’ life will be held on Monday, August 27,2012 at 2:00 PM

in the Sanctuary of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church with Bishop J. Lloyd Knox, Dr. Bill Bostick and Dr. Bill Brunson, officiating. The family will receive guests in the church parlor beginning one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216