Billie Jeanene Prewett
Funeral services for Billie Jeanene Prewett, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Prewett passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at her home at Cedarhurst.
She was born November 24, 1934, at Oxford, Arkansas to the late Eldridge Sherrell and Faye Ballard Sherrell. Billie graduated from Oxford High School, and on May 2, 1950, she was married at Oxford, Arkansas to Jewell Wayne Prewett, who preceded her in death on October 9, 2021. After moving to West Plains, Missouri, Billie devoted her early years to raising their children, Janet, Judy, and Joe. Once the children were older, Billie owned and operated Southern Hills Jewelry Store. She continued her love of retail sales and later opened The Gift Shop and The Craft Center in the Southern Hills Mall. Billie loved home décor and collectibles including her extensive collections of Hummels and Precious Moments figurines. She had a particular interest in the stock market and watched the news daily to check her stocks and recorded it in her ledger. After retirement, Billie enjoyed traveling. She and Wayne took several cross-country trips on Amtrak, and if there was a West Plains Bank trip to Tunica, she was likely on the bus. First and foremost was her family. Billie was so proud of her grandchildren and their many accomplishments. She might have been most proud that all six grandchildren graduated from college, which was made possible with the help she and Wayne provided. As much as Billie loved her family, that love was returned tenfold by her three children who lovingly cared for her in her later years. Janet and Judy took her to and from dialysis three times a week, while Joe had breakfast with her each morning making sure she started her day out on a good note. Billie was of the Baptist faith and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains. Her faith was important to her, and she spoke often about being brought up in a Christian home, and she continued that when she raised her own family.
Billie is survived by her three children, daughter Janet Robinson and husband Larry, daughter Judy Carr, and son Joe Prewett and wife Stacy, all of West Plains, Missouri; six grandchildren, Mallory Snodgras (David), Charlie Robinson (Brittney), Sam Robinson (Paige), Amber Carr, Alex Prewett (Kate), and Max Robinson (Katherine); ten great-grandchildren, Isabelle Snodgras, Brady Gaines, Emma Gaines, Nora Robinson, Hollis Snodgras, Myles Prewett, Poppy Robinson, Jack Robinson, Billie Robinson, and Porter Prewett; brother-in-law Joe Spears; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Her husband, parents, in-laws, Cleo and Lola Prewett, sisters Lena Dockins, Joyce Bryant, and Pam Johnson, brother Donnie Sherrell, brothers-in-law Billy Dockins and Joe Johnson, and sister-in-law Glyn Spears preceded her in death.
Mrs. Prewett will lie in state from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation services will be held from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri State University, West Plains and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Amber Redburn
February 2, 2024 @ 5:27 pm
To All the Prewett Families,
We extend our Deepest Sympathy to each one of you on the passing of Billie. She was a wonderful caring individual and loved all of you as well. She was very Proud of each one of you and cared about the community too. She will be missed. Daily we will be praying for each one of you for peace, comfort, strength, and encouragement. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Angie Steer
February 6, 2024 @ 12:53 pm
I just wanted to tell you how much I loved your mom. She was a precious lady and always had a big smile. Sending hugs and prayers to you all. Love you all
Barbara Young
February 3, 2024 @ 6:37 pm
Billie was a fine lady and friend. She will be missed by those who knew her.
She raised her children/grandchildren to show respect and be kind to others. Each of them are well educated and productive members of the community. The greatest legacy Billie leaves is that of her family.
Renee Stephens
February 4, 2024 @ 12:11 pm
To all the Prewett family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Renee Stephens
Sue Hunsucker
February 4, 2024 @ 12:39 pm
Billie always had a beautiful smile and I enjoyed visiting with her.
Melinda (Burgess) King
February 4, 2024 @ 3:58 pm
Billie was a favorite of mine as a human, a co-worker when she volunteered at OMC and she was always glad when I was there to draw her blood. She was respected. She was so loved. I will remember how she treated me and her smile. Hallelujah she is healed. May your many memories bring you comfort.
Holly Hawkins
February 4, 2024 @ 9:32 pm
What a sweet, sweet lady. Continuing to pray for peace and comfort for all of you.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
February 5, 2024 @ 9:21 am
We were so sorry to hear of Billie’s passing. Praying for God’s comfort for all her many loved ones.
Vivian Mitchell
February 5, 2024 @ 9:28 am
Billie was a sweet precious lady. I enjoyed doing her hair when she was at West Vue. Praying for all of you. You have good memories with her.
Vernon & Sharon Hunter
February 6, 2024 @ 7:28 am
Billie was the sweetest, nicest, most personable lady ever with always a smile and kind word to say in her friendly spirit. We have the fondest memories of her and Wayne, both, and do not remember a time when we did not know them… Lots of great memories with their kids for us both growing up and later with their grandkids with our son and I had in class. I enjoyed working for and with them, both, back in the late 70s, early 80s, and Vernon liked visiting with them at the farm, over the years, as well. It was always evident how important Billie’s family was to her, but she always treated us just like family and made us feel like family, too. Billie was a definite a treasure and will so be missed by all who knew her, but she leaves a wonderful legacy behind with her kids, grandkids…Praying for all of you!
Vernon & Sharon Hunter
Brandon, Molly, & Emma Hunter
Craig and Sherri Cromer
February 5, 2024 @ 11:59 am
To all of the family. It was a privilege to know Billie. I so enjoyed working for her and loved her sweet spirit. She will be greatly missed but know that Wayne is glad to have her home. Prayers of peace and comfort.
Scott Smallwood
February 5, 2024 @ 3:16 pm
In the late 80s I worked for Wayne on their farm. They both treated me like family. Billie was always a super nice lady. It was truly an honor to know them. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Trish Cotter
February 6, 2024 @ 9:26 am
Joe, Janet and Judy, I am so, so sorry for the loss of your precious mom.
Connie Yeager
February 6, 2024 @ 5:57 pm
I am so sorry to hear this. Billie was such a sweet lady I will miss her so much. Prayers to all of the family.
Amber L Trautman
February 7, 2024 @ 4:48 pm
Janet, Judy, Joe and family, we were so sorry to hear of your mother’s/grandmother’s passing. She always had a wonderful laugh and smile. I know she was so proud of her entire family. You all are very fortunate to have such a close family. We hope you can find peace and comfort in her well-lived life, devotion and all the groundwork she and Wayne established for all of you and your families. She was a very special lady, but you all have a lifetime of wonderful memories of her with your family. Bob and Amber Trautman
Johnnie Deidiker
February 10, 2024 @ 11:07 am
Judy, Janet, Joe and families I am so sorry to hear of Billie’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. May your wonderful memories with her help comfort you in the days ahead. With sympathy, Johnnie Deidiker