Minister Billie Jean Mayberry
February 22, 1952 - May 22, 2020
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Minister Billie Jean Mayberry
February 22, 1952 - May 22, 2020
Obituary
The Angels are Waiting at Heaven’s Gate for
Billie Mayberry
Billie Jean Mayberry was born February 22, 1952 to Arthur Lee Ware and Verdell Givson Thurman. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior as a young child. She was filled with the Holy Ghost in 1981 and later became an ordained minister. She was a member of the fellowship with Church of the Gospel Jesus Christ under the leadership of Pastor Alfred Humphrey. She was affectionately known as “Minister Mayberry.” Her greatest desire was to introduce everyone one to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Billie spent most of her childhood years growing up in Redbird, Oklahoma. She graduated in 1970 from Tulsa Central High School in Tulsa, Ok. She later attended Tulsa Junior College and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from Langston University (Tulsa Campus). She went on to continue her scholarly journey and received a Master of Sociology and Master of Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. As a life-long learner, she continuously educated herself in the area of Theology until her death.
She was married to her soulmate Lawrence David Mayberry on February 22, 1975. This union sprung five children. Billie leaves to cherish her memory, her loving soulmate of 49 years, Lawrence David Mayberry; 5 Children: SherRon Denise Woods-Mayberry, SherReese Davette Mayberry Shelton, Lawrence David Mayberry III, Sherman Lee Mayberry, and Lance David Mayberry; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and her loving dog “Missy”. She leaves behind a half-sister, Brendia Swait and a half-brother, Edgar Swait.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Lee Ware and Verdell Givson Thurman; son, Sherman Lee Mayberry; sister, Donna Maxine Ware; brother, Arthur Lee Ware; and grandson, Darius Woods.
A Celebration of Life for Ms. Mayberry will be held on Thursday, May 28, 1:00 pm, at Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home Chapel, 2103 East 3rd Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104.
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Visitation
- Date & Time: May 27, 2020 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Memorial Chapel
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: May 28, 2020 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Memorial Chapel
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Final Resting Place
- Date & Time: No Date & Time
- Venue: Crown Hill Cemetery
- Location: 4301 E. 66th St. North Tulsa, OK 74117 - (Get Directions)
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12 responses to Minister Billie Jean Mayberry
Shauntell Durant Of Dmv says:
May 27, 2020
I Grew Up Living Next Door To The Mayberry’S On Elgin Street, Billie Was Always So Kind, Generous And Loved Her Family. She Treated Me As Her Own. She Was Like A Mom. Her Doors Were Always Opened For Me. When My Mother Passed Away, I Flew Into Town, Billie Was One Of The First Person, Who Came To Send Her Condolences. She Wasn’T Well Herself That Day But She Came By. Rest Well
Stephanie Toston Harris Of Monroe La says:
May 27, 2020
I Send My Deepest Condolences To The Mayberry Family! Heaven Has Gained An Angel! Luv Y’All!
Linda W Johnson Of Arizona says:
May 27, 2020
I Will Surely Miss My Cousin, I Am Offering My Condolences And Lifting The Family Up In Prayer In The Name Of Jesus.
Brenda Shaw-Morris Of Tulsa, Oklahoma says:
May 27, 2020
To The Family Of Billie Jean Mayberry: Matthew 5:4 – Blessed Are They That Mourn; For They Shall Be Comforted. I Was Saddened To Hear Of Billie’S Passing. Billie And I Both Worked For Dhs Starting Years Ago At The Laura Dester Shelter And Later Reuniting At The North Peoria Office. She Was A Real Sweetheart. We Still Kept In Touch After Her Retirement. I Would Run Into Her At The Healthy Cooking Classes At The North Regional Health Department And I Even Picked Her Up A Couple Of Times When Her Son Needed To Borrow Her Car To Go To Work. I Had Been Back And Forth To Texas Helping With My Grandkids. I Was In Texas When I Informed Her Of Our Former Supervisor’S Death In October. She Stated That She Wasn’T Going To Be Able To Make The Services Because She Was Going To Her Daughter’S Wedding In Phoenix, Az. I Texted Her A Reminder In November To Set Her Clocks Back For Dst. She Thanked Me And Asked How I Was Doing. I Told Her How I Was Doing And Then Asked How She Was Doing. I Was Shocked When She Told Me She Was On Her Last Week Of Radiation. Omg! Ðÿ˜± I Told Her I Didn’T Know And Would Be Praying For Her. She Also Said That Breast Cancer Sucked! I Saw Her At Tammi Mansker’S Funeral In November And She Looked Beautiful. I Saw Her At Another Funeral Earlier This Year. I Sent Her A Birthday Greeting In February And A Greeting On Easter Sunday. I Also Sent Her A Couple Of Inspirational Music Videos. I Sent Her A Mother’S Day Greeting But Never Got A Reply Back. She Had Been On My Mind And I Had Planned To Give Her A Call But Regret Never Getting Around To Doing So. ˜¹Ï¸ My Condolences To The Family And My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You During This Time. May The Fond Memories You Hold Dear Bring A Smile To Your Face And Lighten Your Heart In The Days, Weeks, Months And Years Ahead. Much Love, Brenda Shaw-Morris
Bernice Johnson Of Oklahoma City says:
May 26, 2020
My Sincere Sympathy To Each Of You As You Go Through This Painful Time. Billie Was My Lifelong Friend And Will Truly Be Missed, But I Know The Angels Are Rejoicing That Her Absence On Earth Means She’S Present With Our Lord And Savior. May God Rest Her Soul And Heal Your Broken Hearts. God Bless You.