She was born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on January 2, 1925, to George and Ethel (Rayfield) Johnson. After graduating from Tuscaloosa High School, she went to work for the FBI in Washington, D.C. and then at Northington General Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Billie met and married the love-of-her-life, William "Bill" Gleisberg on January 13, 1946. He preceded her in death. During their 52-year marriage, she assisted him with his businesses, was the secretary for Trinity United Methodist Church, and retired as the executive secretary of the College of Commerce and Business Administration at the University of Alabama.
Billie never met a stranger, had a wonderful sense of humor, and always tried to bring joy and happiness to those around her. She was loved by everyone who knew her.
Survivors include her son, Jim (Trisha) Gleisberg of Lansing, Kan.; step-daughter, Daryl (Charles)Denison of Springfield, Mo.; sister, Ouita Livingston, of Tuscaloosa, AL; seven grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Romberg, and three brothers, Doyle, Allen, and Fred Johnson.
Pallbearers are Jay Gleisberg, Daniel Romberg, Steve Herwig, Lamar Faulkner, Rusty Ward, and Chris Turner. Honorary pallbearers include Charles Denison, Fred Davids, David Allen, and Kelly Tucker.
The family will receive friends Saturday morning, March 24, from 10-11 a.m. at Heritage Chapel Funeral Home. There will be a short Memorial Service at 11 a.m., and the graveside service at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park immediately following.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.
