Mary Sue Billingsley

Mary Sue Billingsley passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, after a hard fought battle with dementia. Sue was born on July 17, 1936, to Irvin Griffin and Clara Watson Griffin in Monroeville, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Ervie White and Frances McKinley, her brother, Fred Griffin, her husband of 64 years, Harlen Hugh Billingsley, and her son, Jeffery Clark Billingsley. She is survived by her sister, Doris Melson, her brother, Jack Griffin, her daughter, Debra Billingsley Bradshaw (Steve), her daughter-in-law, Beth Billingsley, and her grandchildren: Justin McDonald (Kim), Brennen Perkins (Mark), Jared McDonald (Megan), Garrett Bradshaw (Joy), and Matthew Billingsley. She also has ten great-grandchildren: Bennett (13), Gaines (10), Graham (8), Harlen (8), Clara (5), Mary Elise (5), Nora (5), Annie (4), Kaylie (4) and Reid (2). Sue was a loving, devoted wife and mother. She diligently cared for her family, friends, and home. She was a remarkable cook and spent many hours preparing meals for those who were sick and in need. Her most requested specialties included her Hershey Bar cake, pistachio cake, banana pudding, and of course, peanut brittle at Christmas time! Sue was very close to her three sisters and looked forward to the annual "Ole Lady Trip" with them, her daughter and niece. Family reunions were enjoyed in Monroeville, AL, throughout many years! She also dearly loved her church and the ladies in her Sunday school class at Cypress Shores Baptist. Sue's most treasured role was that of "Nanoo" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They could light up her world, even on the worst of days. Sue was a faithful servant of the Lord. Her sweet spirit and smile will be missed, but we rejoice in knowing she had a glorious reunion with her beloved husband, her son, and those who have gone before her. Sue is in the presence of the Lord and we will see her again. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Serenity Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. until the service time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make donations in her honor to Cypress Shore Baptist Church, 4327 Higgins Road, Mobile, AL, 36619.

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Mary Sue Billingsley

July 17, 1936 - April 18, 2025