Billie Rae Whitfield

Billie Rae Whitfield of Montrose Colorado, 95, took the hand of Jesus on August 22, 2024, while residing at Colorow Care Center in Olathe, Colorado.

Born December 30, 1928, at Blackwell, Oklahoma. Billie Rae Whitfield was daughter to Ray and Leona (Million) Weaver. She spent her childhood and attended school in Boise City, Oklahoma, graduating in a class of 12 in 1947. 

On June 8, 1947, Billie was married to J. R. Whitfield at Clayton, New Mexico. Seeking a new adventure, she and J.R. moved to Montrose, Colorado in 1953, and quickly became involved in farming and building a dairy farm. 

Billie worked at the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users for 17 years. Billie was actively involved in missionary work to Panama and Thailand for the Southern Baptist International Mission Board for 17 years after the loss of her husband. She was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church.

Billie is survived by five children: Rae Lyn Ehlers, Grand Junction, CO; Dana (Gary) Huskey, Montrose, CO; Ryan (Cindy) Whitfield, Delta, CO, Rick (Debra) Whitfield, Montrose, CO and Jeri Whitfield, Montrose, CO. Also surviving are a number of first and second cousins.

She is survived by grandchildren, and great grandchildren, nephews and a niece. Billie is preceded in death by her husband, J. R., her parents, Ray and Leona Weaver, and her brother, Jerry Weaver. 

A Celebration of Life was conducted Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Rosemont Baptist Church in Montrose, Colorado. 

Private burial at Grand View Cemetery preceded the Celebration of Life. Crippin Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to support Thailand ministries which was near and dear to Billie’s heart.

Memorial Contributions may be made to:

Walking God’s Trail

C/O Allen Perry

86 Perry Mountain Road

Brevard, NC 28712

(828-712-0806)

Walking God’s Trail can now receive gifts by credit card using the link below:

 (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLVTH8CRTN0YV/checkout/UEQSGN3CNIRUKQSUKXRR5CEL)

The family would like to thank the wonderful and loving care that Billie received from the staff at Colorow Care Center.