Billye Dickson Vanover
Billye Dickson Vanover of Dickinson Texas died peacefully on April 29, 2019 at the age of 89.
Billye is survived by her children, Doug and Bonnie Vanover, Larry and Sherri Vanover, Deborah
Vanover, Billye and Artre Rusk, DeAun Saxton, Donna and Ronald Reimer, brother James Dickson
and grandchildren Christina Advento, Marc Vanover, Billye Trader, Artre Rusk, Tiffany Blowers,
Bradley Rusk, Chelsea Reimer, Shannon Vanover, Hayden Vanover and Britney Reimer.
She is preceded in death by her husband Darrell Vanover, grandson Darwin Saxton and great
grandchild Ash Fischer.
Billye was born on January 31, 1930 in Auburn Kansas to William and Bernice Dickson. She
graduated from Berryton High School in 1947. She married Darrell Lee Vanover November 28,
1947. They lived in Kansas with their children until November 1970 when they moved to Texas and
settled into their home in Dickinson.
Billye was well known in the Dickinson and Galveston County area for her work with the Lions
Club, Galveston County Democrats, Habitat for Humanity and Dickinson Beautiful. Billye also
worked for many years at the M.I. Lewis Social Service Center in Galveston County. Billye believed
strongly in volunteering her time to helping those in need in her community. She also enjoyed
sewing, cake decorating, painting and most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren.
A small graveside service will be held Thursday May 2, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Mount Olivet Catholic
Cemetery in Dickinson Texas where she will be laid to rest by her beloved husband Darrell. In lieu
of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association.
To Ms. Billye’s family. I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Our Heavenly Father Jehovah promises that you will see her again. Very soon. Acts 24:15, John 5:28,29. She will also be in perfect health. Revelation 21:1-5.❤️
Our deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Billye Vanover. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all.
A donation to the American Heart Association was made in her memory as requested by the family.
With love and sympathy,
The Giamalva, Wallace, and Chamberlain Families
To the Vanover Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother, may God Bless you all most graciously, and surround you with HIS peace at this time, knowing that Billye is in no more pain, and is rejoicing in Heaven with her beloved husband, should bring comfort to you all.
Most of you don’t know me, but I’m Chelsea is my future daughter in law.
Dear Kids and Grands,
Your mom and dad were always kind and generous to me. I join you in deeply feeling your loss.
Formerly of Topeka, KS