Holley: At age 63, Billie Jean passed on Thursday, September 17,
2023. She was born on September 24, 1959 in Salt Lake City Utah.
Survived by her daughters; Elizabeth (Dominic) Miraglia of La
Mesa, CA and Terri Ridout (Chris) Klugmann of Brooklyn, NY.
Sister; Kathy (Ron) Barrett of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Her sense of humor and generous spirit will be dearly missed byher family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 6th at Mendon
Ponds Park, Evergreen Pavilion from 12pm-2pm. Memorial
contributions may be made to the ASPCA www.aspca.org
Arrangements were made by the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral
Home, 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, NY 14487. To share a memory
or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I was stunned to hear of Billie’s passing! I only heard yesterday (10/7), so I missed her memorial service, something that will always grieve me.
I knew Billie for donkey’s years! We trained together in St. Paul, MN for SVRS and knew each other for many years as colleagues and friends. I always enjoyed working with her; as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), her perspective on interpreting, deafness and the Deaf community was always enlightening and, quite often, entertaining.
Beyond that, however, I’ll always treasure the time we spent together outside of work. I remember spending quiet evenings in her living room in her little house in Scottsville. We talked some about her life before we’d met, but mainly about her daughters – their achievements, their futures, but mainly how much she loved them.
With a spirit as big as Billie’s, I don’t believe she’s gone, just starting on down the path of a new journey. Much love and good luck, Billie! You’ve got a big, new adventure awaiting you.
Billie will be remembered for her humor, love of her family and commitment to the Deaf community. She was an O. G. Interpreter in the best possible way. She will be treasured , love and respected! Rest well, friend