Odetha Jean Billy

Odetha Jean “Melva Jean” (Noah) Billy, 86, passed away July 29, 2021. Melva Jean was born Aug. 9, 1934, in Finley, Okla., to Nancy (Frazier) and Nelson Noah. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clarence Billy Sr.; sister Betty Ruth Baker; and special niece Diana Austin.

Melva Jean is survived by her children Gay and Ernie Baker, Lynn Smallwood and Tony Frazier, Laura Nichols, and Jonah and Cheryl Billy; grandchildren Katrina Walker (Amiya, Kinsley), Kathia and Ryan Spring, Daniel and Rachel Baker (Evan, Issaic, McKinley, Creedon, Nova), John David Baker, Kristi and Ron Gallant (Taryn, Isaiah, Darrowlyn, Ava, Jaxyn, Joshua), Elisabeth Smallwood (Bellamy), Amy Smallwood and Chris Marzeck (Kahlan), Bobby Nichols II and Letty Nichols (Bobby Nichols III, Briana, Lauren, Brooklyn, Ethan, Owen, Vincent, Isabella), Brandi Nichols and Gary Ward (Taya, Takara), Amber Billy (Noah), and Matthew and Lacey Billy (Karsyn, Jonah, Journey); as well as many other family members and friends.

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