Billie May Moore
Wilma May “Billie May” Moore, 99, Glasgow, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 3, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born March 28, 1923 in Scottsville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Laverne Morris and Carrie May Lewis Morris. She was the widow of the late Robert Wilson “Todd” Moore.
Billie was a housewife who had varied interests. She was a graduate of the University of Kentucky who was dedicated to the interests of her family along with an avid interest in wildlife and wildflowers. She played an active role with her husband in the L L Morris Supply business. She was an active member and supporter of the Republican Party and was an active member of the First Christian Church for many years.
Survivors include two nieces: Mary Woods Nash and husband Mike, and Catherine Clark Brantley and husband Perry all of Glasgow; six great-nieces and nephews: Scott Brantley, Morgan Brantley (Chloe), Laura Barnhart (Robert), Catherine Nash, Woods Nash (Grayson), and Will Nash (Katti); along with several cousins and other relatives.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother Lewis Morris.
Private visitation will be held for family members at First Christian Church at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday with private funeral service to follow. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the First Christian Church or to Special Olympics Kentucky, 105 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY 40601. Arrangements entrusted to Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.
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I came to know Billie over 30 years ago because she was my mother-in-law’s (Dorothy “TeeTaw” Lantz) best friend and cousin. I quickly grew to love Billie — it wasn’t hard. She was a fascinating woman and I always had fun visiting with her. She always offered sage advice 🙂 We spoke often on the phone and I always enjoyed our conversations. I will so miss her voice on the other end of the line. You’ll always be in my heart, Bille — I love you. My condolences to her family.
Billie Mae was a treasure. She was my Girl Scout leader in the early 50’s and took us on many adventures. I worked through most of my merit badges. Billie Mae took us to Beech Bend to swim and to Mammoth Cave to picnic. Once she wanted me to ride in a jeep in a parade with a sign saying “I Like Ike” but my parents said no because we were Democrats. She was a good friend to Beulah and Louie Nunn.
Blessings to her family and friends in Glasgow.
A life well lived. I enjoyed her laugh when I would describe my adventures with her mother, Aunt Carrie Mae, driving around Sarasota. Billie was a strong, confident woman — except when it came to mice. Evidently, in her early years, she had a run-in with a mouse that stayed with her for many years. She and my mother, Dorothy Lantz, always had a great time together and it was fun to hear them banter back-and-forth. Little-know fun fact: in their 80’s, mom and Billie went zip lining with Krystal. Totally scared the instructors half to death but they completed the whole course. She will be greatly missed and I’m sure Todd, uncle Bob Kolter, Mom and Dad are having a heck of a reunion.
Mrs. Billie was one heck of a woman. I can’t remember a time when she did not have a huge influence in my life. I fondly recall Summers of my youth in Glasgow where Billie made a point of showing me a good time. She helped me fall in love with horses and develop an appreciation for watching the world go by. She taught me to stand up for myself and to love with my whole heart. When Billie and my grandma got together it was certainly going to be an adventure! One minute they would be antique shopping and the next they’d be zip lining! I loved Billie’s feisty zest for life and the way she always made you feel welcomed. She meant more to me than I can put into words and I just pray she knew that. I will miss her dearly but I will remember her any time I see a wildflower, or catch a UK basketball game on television, or order a nice martini. Love you Billie. Now go keep Bob and Teetaw in line.