Billie J. Ripple-Repa

She was born April 28,1934, to Willie and Menilla (Kaatz) Schlickeisen in Taylor, Texas. She attended school, married and raised her family in Taylor, and lived all her life in Central Texas.

Her family was her whole heart, and she cherished every opportunity to “gather all her chicks” to celebrate family time and share a meal. Billie was a talented artist who loved gardening, shopping and decorating her homes. Throughout her working career, Billie was a realtor, often working with her husband Joe, and most recently was an executive assistant in the Round Rock School district.

She is survived by son Russel Ripple and wife Brandi, grandson Brandon Ripple; son Rodney Ripple; daughter Ginger Gray and husband Mark, granddaughter Aaryn Gray, granddaughter Christine Gray and husband Robert Armstrong, great-grandchildren Hendry and Liesel; daughter Bonnie Leshikar and husband Robert, granddaughter Robon Landry and husband Dwayne, great-grandchildren Madison and Joshua; grandson Aaron Leshikar and wife Justine, great-grandchildren Charlotte, Cora, Celine, James and Marshall; grandson Jason Leshikar and wife Abby, great-grandchildren Vivian and Benjamin. She shared many precious memories of experiences with extended family and treasured friends and co-workers.

As a family we express our gratitude to the administration and staff of the SPJST Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center and Concho Hearts Hospice for their attention to Billie Jean.

Graveside service is planned for 2:00 PM October 21, 2026 at the Taylor City Cemetery.