Billie May Martin, 87, of Broken Arrow, passed away on Saturday, December 5th, 2020. She was born on November 19th, 1933 in Bartlesville, OK to William and Audrie Young. She was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona until her family returned to Oklahoma when she was in her teens. Arizona always held a special place in her heart. She worked in retail sales at Vandever's and Brown-Dunkin, retiring in her 70s, and continued to work at home as a seamstress for several years. She loved gardening, sewing, reading, cooking and working on all types of crafts including quilting and cross-stitch. She loved animals and there were many dogs, cats, birds and rabbits that were an integral part of her family over the years. She loved her family and the Lord and is rejoicing in His presence.
Billie is survived by her daughter, Debbie of Broken Arrow; brother, Jay Young (Chris) of Hulbert; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews in addition to many other relatives. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Donnie Young, and sister, Sharon Davidson. Her friends and family will miss her dearly and treasure a lifetime of memories.
Donations can be made in her memory to Humane Society of Tulsa, 6232 E 60th St. Tulsa OK 74135
Billie will lie in state 12n-8pm, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Moore's Southlawn Funeral Home. The graveside service will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, December 9. 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa. OK.
Due to COVID-19 there will not be a reception held in her honor.