
Annette Billings
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Annette Bowen Billings, age 98 of Stanton, Ky, passed peacefully from this life unto her eternal home in Heaven on August 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Annette was born on August 2, 1924 to Russell and Emma Jane Bowen in Lee County Kentucky. Annette grew up in Lee and Powell counties and graduated from Powell County High School in 1940. After graduation, Annette went to work for Wright-Patterson Airforce Base in Dayton, Ohio in the Document Management Office. Soon after employment, Annette was promoted to Office Manager. George W. "Cappie" Billings, Jr. and Annette were married on January 20, 1945. Annette moved to Long Beach, California, and lived there while Cappie's ship was stationed on the west coast. Once Cappie's tour of duty in the Navy was complete, they returned to Stanton, KY and she resided there for over 72 years. Annette and Cappie had three children, Russell Burton "Rusty", George Stephen "Steve", and Sheila Anne "Anne." Annette made a profession of faith and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at a young age and faithfully served at Stanton Baptist Church for over 65 years teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and serving on various church committees. She was also active in the community and was a member of the Powell County Homemakers Club and the Powell County Women's Club. Annette served as Powell County Deputy County Court Clerk for three terms and was the editor of the Powell County Herald. Annette is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Emma Jane Hobbs Bowen, her husband, and one son, Rusty Billings. Annette was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters: Warren Bowen, Jeckyl Bowen Spencer, Forrest Bowen, Garrett Bowen, Kenneth Bowen, James Bowen, Lois Jean Bowen Rogers, Russell Bowen, Jr., and Yvonne Bowen. Annette is survived by two children: Steve (Claudeen) Billings, of Winchester, and Anne (Chuck) Burgess of Midway; two grandchildren: Brian (Carmen) Billings of Lexington, and Sarah (Victor) Lee of Danville; three great-grandchildren: Brook (Josh) Depp of Louisville, Bo Billings of Lexington and Betsy Billings, Lexington. Annette also leaves behind two very special companions, Izzy and Buddy. Private service will be held at Hearne Funeral Home. Burial will be conducted at the Stanton Cemetery with John Bowen, Phillip Bowen, J.L. Bowen, Randy Bowen, Kenny Bowen, John P. Bowen, Craig Friel, Eric Cassidy, and Jonathon Skidmore serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Teresa Kinser, Debbie Gross, Darlene Watson, Scott Bowen, Kevin Bowen, Gary Bowen, Randy Bowen, Ruth Billings, Casey Billings, Dallas Pelfrey, David McIntosh, Miriam Smallwood, Phyllis Faulkner, Terry Martin, Sharon Mallory, Anna Rose Morehead, Rose Smith current and former employees and residents of Dominion Senior Living in Frankfort, employees of The Breckinridge, and Bluegrass Care Navigators. Annette will be laid to rest in the Stanton Cemetery, Stanton, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations to Samaritan's Purse, Alzheimer's Association, or Life House for Animals in Frankfort. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.