Ms. Billie had four children, two of her children Lillie Mae Thrower and Carl Thrower preceded her in death. She leaves many cherished memories to her daughters Peggy Ann Thrower and Carol Thrower-Woodard, and her other children: Rhonda Smith (Melvin) and Shirley Peppers (Leroy), Darryl Dunnigan (Rebecca), and George Dunnigan and seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two sisters, Kitty Smith and Shirley Isabelle {Rudy}, two brothers Richard Norris and Carl Norris {Joyce}. Miss Billie was preceded in death by brothers James Forbes, Jerry Norris, Joe Norris, Leroy Norris, sister Beatrice Smith and granddaughter Glenda DeShea Thrower.
Ms. Billie was raised by her grandparents and attended public school in Ayden, North Carolina. She moved from North Carolina to live with her mother in Maryland. When she was old enough, she move to Connecticut to seek employment. She traveled to Boston, Massachusetts where she met George Dunnigan. They settled down and from that blessed union they had 4 children. After 11+ years together he passed away. That is when she decided move to Maryland with her children.
In Columbia, Maryland she was a self employed entrepreneur until she went to work for NSA and retired in 1994. She move her family to Columbia and joined Long Reach Church of God in the 80’s and served on the usher board.
Mom loved her children and made many sacrifices for them. As a single parent she raised her four children and one of her priorities was that they completed high school. She was successful as they each met that goal. Family gatherings were a big deal to her, whether it was a family reunion or a big Sunday dinner, she loved having family around, watching her children and her great grandchildren grow.
Family gatherings were a big deal to her. Whether it was a family reunion or a big Sunday dinner. She loved having family around, watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow.
Mom had a sense of adventure and enjoyed traveling. Whether it was cruises, road trips or flying, she loved it. She would count down the days before a trip and she would just light up. On road trips we don’t know how she would stay awake so long, enjoying the view and looking around. She took pleasure in sending out postcards, letting people know where she was and that she was thinking of them.
She had a quiet demeanor and didn’t say much. She was a peaceful, brave and a strong god-fearing woman with a wonderful sense of humor. She loved us all in words and in deeds. She will be missed by those who loved her.
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