

Born May 28, 1929 in Martinsville, Billie was the beloved daughter of John Soward and Mallie Draper Richardson and sister to Wayne Richardson, all who preceded her in death.
Billie and William had three children: William Gary Lee (Kathy) of Burlington, NC and Marty Lee of Wautoma, WI. Their daughter Victoria Lee Ballis (Erik) preceded her in death. They also shared four grandchildren: Jaret Lee (Maryanne); Wendy Lee Robertson (Jeff); Melissa Lee Malone (Nick); and Erika Lee Ballis. They were further blessed by six great grandchildren: Braxton, Bryton, and Boston Lee; Ella Garrison; Lincoln Malone; and Talen Robertson. Sadly, Billie lost William after 55 years of marriage in 2004.
The family expresses great gratitude for all of the support and love provided by all of her many neighbors, friends and church family from Mt. Olivet Christian Church during her life.
The family will receive friends during the visitation on Sunday, March 15th from 2-5 pm at the Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville, VA and again on Monday, March 16th from 10:30 am to 11:00 am.
The funeral will be held Monday, March 16th at 11:00 am at the Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville, VA. Burial will follow in Roselawn Burial Park.
Arrangements are by McKee-Stone Funeral Home
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