Billie Jean Drew

Billie Jean Drew, 78, of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born on October 26, 1947, in Bakersfield, California, to William White and Laura Cleo (Marquirk) White.

Mrs Billie was the proud mother of five children, Brenda Bumpous (Larry),  of Thida, Michael Howard, of Thida, Lori Overton (Larry), of Beebe, David Drew (Rosetta) of Searcy, and Jeffrey Drew (Monica) of Vilonia. 

She attended Crowley’s Ridge College in Paragould and later began work as a Certified Lab Tech at White River Medical Center in Batesville.

Mrs Billie enjoyed Butterflies, flowers, and landscaping along with painting.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Billie will be missed by her spouse, Raymond Drew; four grandchildren; and one newly great grandchild.

No service is planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, family is requesting donations may be made to the Humane Society of Independence County at 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, Arkansas, 72501.