Billie Sue (Massengale) Owens
1936-2024
Billie Sue Owens, 88 years old, passed away peacefully November 19, 2024 at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Billie Sue was born April 11, 1936, at Bald Hill Community, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Clifford R. and Pauline Massengale. She was the oldest of seven children.
Billie Sue attended school for twelve years at Twin Hills School and graduated in 1954 as valedictorian of her graduating class. Billie Sue was active in the 4-H Club and played basketball while in school. She also participated in school plays and other activities. After graduating from high school, Billie Sue went to work as a telephone operator. She then married Robert G. Owens on April 4, 1955 and continued as a telephone operator while supporting her husband Bob, as he was attending Oklahoma A & M. Later, Billie worked as a bank teller for many years. After her retirement, Billie worked for a local furniture store until she retired at the age of 82. Also, after retiring, she spent time with her three girls, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Bob and Billie remained married until Bob died in August 2009.
Billie is survived by her three daughters, Susan Haysler of Tulsa, Kathy Smith and husband Mark of Kingfisher, Stephanie Sargent and husband Ben of Tyler, TX; grandchildren, Beverly Haysler, Kari Wardrop, Jessica Williams, Christopher Haysler, Whitney Griffith, Courtney Raftery; eight great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Clifford Massengale (JoAnn), Ron Massengale (Becky), Mary Keck, Bob Massengale (Carla), Paula Perkins (Jim) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Owens, parents, Clifford and Pauline Massengale, sister, Annie Richardson, and brother-in-law, Shorty Keck.
Visitation will be held from 12-5 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024 at Matthews Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery Edmond, OK.