Born to the late William and Lillian Burks, Billie is also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Douglas, Jr.; and one granddaughter, Carissa Harlow.
She is survived by her children, Paula Everett, Anthony Everett, Mary Ann Harlow (Robert), and J.T. Everett (Denise); as well as six grandchildren, Clayton (Megan), Tyler (Rachel), Ellen, Jayme (Andrew), Carlee (Michael), and David; and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Lily.
Billie was the matriarch of her family. She loved coordinating family events to get everybody together to create special memories. Billie adored her grandchildren and held countless birthday and holiday parties for them over the years.
Billie was an avid collector of owls and even got an owl tattoo on her 80th birthday. She enjoyed bowling with her husband, Fred, for many years, and together won several bowling awards. Billie and Fred enjoyed visits to their condo in Florida throughout their retirement. She also loved her dogs, most especially being Maggie Mae.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky, 40218. A funeral service in Billie's honor will begin at 2:00 PM at the funeral home, and she will be entombed privately in Resthaven Memorial Park.
