Billie Sheppard

Billie Jean Sheppard, age 73, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Hermitage Health Care Center of Elizabethton. Billie was born in Carter County on December 26, 1951 to the late Albert and Willie Maxine (Smith) Sheppard. In addition to her parents, Billie was also preceded in death by a son, Anthony Vines; a brother, Allen Sheppard; a step daughter, Mary Tolley; and a step son, Terry Tolley.

Billie was of the Baptist faith and found great comfort and strength in her faith and her relationship with the Lord. She had a kind spirit and loved spending her time crocheting beautiful pieces. She also enjoyed working puzzles, doing word searches and was an avid fan of scary movies.

Billie leaves behind to cherish her memory four daughters, Jeannie Street and husband Tony of Roan Mountain, Amy Tucker and husband Jonathan of Elizabethton, Alena Bentley and husband James of Hampton, and Tari Ide of Elizabethton; her grandchildren, Allie Gillen, Tyler Street, Jordan Bentley, Austin Bentley, Siera Tucker, Maci Tucker, Jessica Tucker, Christopher Bentley, Parker Street, Nevaeh Thompson, Emileah Windchester, Bryson Windchester, Raven Pierce, Kaylee Pierce, Angelina Windchester and Ireland Windchester; several great grandchildren; three sisters, Hilda Vines, Sabrina Miller and Tammy Sheppard all of Elizabethton; and a brother, Stevie Sheppard of Elizabethton.

The family will hold a memorial service to celebrate Billie’s life at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Union Baptist Church in Hampton with Reverend James Bentley and Reverend Tyler Street officiating.

A private disposition will be conducted at a later date.

The family wishes to thank the nurses, staff and doctors of Hermitage Health Care for the exceptional and compassionate care given to Billie during her illness, you are truly appreciated!

Words of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting our website at www.hathawaypercy.com. Hathaway Percy Funeral and Cremation Services is honored to serve the Sheppard family. Office phone: (423) 543-5544.