Billie Jean

Miller

Billie Jean Miller, 89, of Gurdon, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Plaza at Twin Rivers in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Billie Jean was born August 7, 1931, to Audrey and Veron (Smith) Morris in Gurdon, Arkansas. She was a graduate of Gurdon High School, which later recognized her as a Distinguished Alumnus and member of the Gurdon High School Academic Hall of Fame.

Billie Jean earned both a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Science in Education degrees from Henderson State University. In addition to Gurdon Public Schools from where she retired, Billie Jean also taught several years at Pocahontas High School and Lockesburg High School.

Billie Jean was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gurdon, and served as the church organist for a number of years.  She had a lifelong relationship with the Davidson Camp Meeting and served as the pianist for over fifty years.

Billie Jean is preceded in death by her parents and great grandchild Brianna Austin.

Billie Jean is survived by a son, Michael D. (Debbie) Miller of Venice, Florida; two grandchildren, Meghan M. Miller of Sarasota, Florida and Andrew C Austin (Bryn) of Venice, Florida; and two great grandchildren, Chloe and Amelia Austin.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Rose Hedge Cemetery in Gurdon with Bro. Mike Proctor officiating under direction of Herndon Fuqua Funeral Home Gurdon.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Henderson State University Foundation.