Billie J. Harp, 87, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Springdale. She was born August 2, 1936.
She was preceded in death by her parents Berkley and Marie Garlock Garrett; stepmother Lorene Garrett; a son Mike Harp; 5 brothers; and 2 sisters.
Billie liked to read, play cards (especially with her grandchildren), and drink coffee. She loved children and babysat for years. Billie loved life and she touched many peoples’ lives along the way.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, James “Tuffy” Harp of the home; two sons, Rodney Harp (Fawn) of Siloam Springs and Josh Harp of Rogers; three brothers, Kane Garrett (Deloris) of West Fork, Brent Garrett of Eureka Springs, and Claxton Garrett of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; two sisters, Linda Bates (Gene) of Ft. Smith and Brenda Garrett (Mike) of Sedona, Arizona; multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Beard’s Chapel with Pastor Preston Beeks officiating. Interment will follow in Dowell Cemetery in Fayetteville.
There is no scheduled visitation.
RIP my Beautiful sweet Angel! Billie and Tuffy and family were a second family for me, she took over babysitting me when her sweet sister Patsy moved to Farmington. She will definitely be missed but Heaven needed her more! ❤️🙏🙏❤️
Sending Thoughts and Prayers to the Family
Love all of you so very much!
Anna Raye Silen
Bless her heart!! She was such a sweetheart!! I know she will be missed terribly!!
My condolences to my sweet sister’s family. Their loss will be felt. My absence at the funeral cannot be helped due to health reasons and leaves me with a heavy heart. Her essence of gentleness lives on in me. I am honored that our father got us mixed up calling me by Billie’s name many times.
Oh to be so beautiful and blessed with her kind temperment. I will always love you Billie🩷
billie love you very much thank you so much for the love laughs we had.love you judy booth
Lots of memories and great times .RIP Billie you are loved missed and my thoughts prayers with the family
Billie was our very first babysitter (for five years). I never worried one minute from when I dropped them off to picking them up. She had a heart of gold and loved all those kids so much and they loved her. Prayers for peace and comfort to all her sweet family.
RIP Aunt Billie
One of the most sweetest, kindest lady I’ve ever known. You helped me so many times when I was younger. I looked up to you you never treated me with disrespect . I think that’s why I love you so much.. Rest in peace. Give mama a hug. I love you.
My love and prayers, so sorry for your loss Josh and your family’s loss – God’s comfort, peace and blessings.
Josh,
What a sweet picture of your momma! I’m so sorry for your loss! We’ll be thinking and praying for all of you!!❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
So sorry for you and your family’s loss. She sounds like a wonderful caring person who was loved by many. Keeping you in our thoughts and hearts Josh!
My sweet, Dear Aunt Billie…you will truly be missed. I have endless memories of you, where do I began? Thank you for being an inspiration, thank you for the million smiles you warmed my heart with, thank you for being such a wonderful soul on this earth. You will always be in my thoughts. You will always be loved by me. And when my time comes, I will be Blessed to be with you again. Spread your Heavenly wings….🙏🏻❤️
Dear sweet Aunt Billie….where do I begin? I have so many wonderful memories of you. I thank you for sharing the time I spent with you. Your smile was contagious…it brightened a room! You are the most gracious women I have ever known, and loved. I miss you, but I will continue to keep you in my heart. You will always remain in my heart, and memories. Someday when God needs me….i will see you again. 🙏🏻❤️