Humphrey, Billie Jo Glenn 


Funeral services for Billie Jo Glenn Humphrey will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, 
2006, in the chapel of Lakeview Funeral Home. The Rev. James Craver will officiate. 
Mrs. Humphrey, 75, passed away on May 16, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Born May 20, 
1930, in Tyler, Texas, to Thomas and Ada Bell Glenn, Billie Jo graduated from 
Whitehouse High School and later became a certified dental assistant. On February 7, 
1948, she married Billy G. Humphrey, with whom she shared more than 58 years. Billie 
Jo retired from the dental and medical profession after a career of more than 30 years. 
She enjoyed school and sports activities with her children, served as president of the 
American Business Women's Association, and was a member of the Baptist church. During 
healthier years, she enjoyed camping, skiing, gardening, and cooking. Billie Jo was 
devoted to her family and enjoyed caring for her neighbors. Survivors include her 
husband, Bill; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and James Craver of Allen, Texas; sons 
and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Jana Humphrey of Tyler, Texas, and Randy and Lisa 
Humphrey of Whitehouse, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Sidney and Wyleen Glenn of 
Azle, Texas; grandchildren, Kimberly Mays, Scott Craver, Kasi Craver, Leslie Humphrey, 
Dylan Humphrey, and Andon Humphrey; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Wetona Chadwick; and 
brother, David Glenn. If desired, memorials may be made to Longview Cancer Center, 
1300 N. 4th Street, Longview, TX 75601; or to the American Diabetes Association, 
1-800-342-2383, where a memorial fund has been established. Visitation will be 6-8 
Thursday evening, May 18, 2006, at Lakeview Funeral Home.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 5/18/2006