billie suray
Billie Ruth Jeffries Suray, of The Villages, FL., lost her fight with Alzheimer’s disease on May 21, 2022. She was 85 years old. Billie was born May 16th, 1937, in Putnam County, WV to Lawrence Opie and Geraldine Jeffries. Upon Geraldine’s passing in Billie’s youth, she was raised by her loving stepmother, Eveline. Billie was a graduate of Poca High where Eveline taught senior English and L.O. was principal of Poca Elementary. Billie graduated from Marshall University with a B.A. in Education and Retail. In 1960, she married her husband, Donald, at St Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Weirton. They moved to Country Club Estates and enjoyed 40 years there together. She became a teacher and taught at Cove School and Sacred Heart of Mary grade school on County Rd. She later taught at Madonna High School. During her teaching career, Billie took leave to raise her three children. In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by her sister, Patsy, and two premature children, John Jeffrey, and Patricia Joan. While living in Weirton, she was president of the Altar Society at St Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. Billie was a past president of the Williams Country Club Ladies Golf Association. Billie was a driver for Meals on Wheels, and she was a big sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister organization. She was also a member of the Women’s Club in Weirton. She also loved to play bridge and participated in multiple clubs. Billie loved to play golf in Weirton and The Villages. Billie is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Donald John Suray Sr. She is also survived by three siblings, Christina Fulton, Peggy Smith (Donevon), and John Jeffries (Patty). Billie will be greatly missed by her children, Michael (Nancy), Dr. Anna Suray Friend (Charles), and Donald Jr. (Susan). Billie has seven grandchildren Rachael, Thomas, Rustin, Christian, Clement, Caroline, and Casimir. She also has two great grandchildren, Ava Marie, and Ivy Grace. She had numerous nieces and nephews. Billie adored all of them. Billie was a member of St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in The Villages for 18 years. Friends and family will be received on Saturday, June 11, 2022, for a Requiem Divine Liturgy with supplications in memory of Billie at the Saint Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church at 10 AM. All our invited to attend. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Weirton. The family was appreciative of all the loving care provided by Vitas Hospice Home Care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to St Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Weirton, WV. Or St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church in The Villages, FL. Or St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com

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  1. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Greco Hertnick Funeral Home

  2. Mrs. Suray taught at Sacred Heart of Mary and my sister Barbara(deceased) and I learned so much from this gracious lady. She is the true meaning of “TEACHER”

  3. Billie was a favorite niece of my Mom, Olga Suray Barber. All of us admired Billie’s kindness and beauty, both inside and out. Sending my love and sympathy to cousin Don, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

  4. What an amazing woman and mother. My sincerest condolences to all the Suray family. I lived near them in Weirton and was best friends with her sons and daughter. She was a second mother to me when I was not at home and was a large part of my life growing up.

  5. Mr. Suray, I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Suray”s passing. She was a wonderful teacher and friend to her students. She will be missed. Please accept my condolences and prayers for all of you. Theresa Russell(Bud’s daughter) Snyder

  6. Mrs. Suray was a favorite teacher at Madonna. It sounds like she had a full and rewarding life. God Bless her and all of her family

  7. I’m Eleanor Fisher Welker’s daughter. Mom just heard of Billie Ruth’s passing. Prayers are with the entire family during this time.

  8. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  9. Sent with love and remembrance of my sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I love all of you so much.


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