Memorial Funds for Billie McGregor
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Ms. Billie McGregor passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2020.
Billie lived a colorful life and utilized her talents within her professional life. Following her service to her country, she worked for many years at the University of Tennessee – Memphis, as a speech writer. Her elegant prose was eloquently delivered by United States Senators, other Politicians, University Presidents, and civic leaders alike. She was well respected for her ability to motivate people with the written word. Always an advocate for those in need, she was the founder of the Tipton County Humane Society in Drummonds, TN and more recently was an advocate for quality senior housing.
A longtime resident of the City of Salem, Billie was a mentor to many and was actively involved with many political and civic groups throughout the city. She was a talented photographer, always able to capture the essence of the lives and world around her.
Through her passion for genealogy, she helped people connect throughout the world, while continuously researching her own family history. She served as a Justice of the Peace, marrying many couples over the years. She was faithful to her Wiccan Community and was featured in National Geographic magazine in 1979 with her long-time, dear friend, and sister of the coven, Therese DeVoe. Billie truly was an old soul with a delightful personality.
Billie is survived by her sons, Todd Swirka and his wife Carrie of Drummond, TN, Jacey Bonaiuto and his partner Amy and Deacon Churchill and his wife Kerri of Salem, MA; Her beloved grandchildren: Tara, Dylan, Cody, Courtney, Hayden, Mason, Emily, Mariah, Michael, Mikey, and Maggie; Her three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of Sarah Lindsay Willard, and the late Michael and Steve Hawkins and Sandra Reyna.
Her greatest achievement in life was becoming a grandmother. She relished in spending time with her family and especially loved being surrounded by her grandchildren. Her legacy will live on through the many lives she impacted. Her existence has enhanced the lives of those fortunate enough to have experienced her light and love.
The funds from this GoFundMe will be going towards the expenses of the arrangements in honor of Miss Billie. We will post updates with the time and place of her services.
Thank you so much for your contributions. Sending love to all affected by the passing of Miss Billie.
Billie lived a colorful life and utilized her talents within her professional life. Following her service to her country, she worked for many years at the University of Tennessee – Memphis, as a speech writer. Her elegant prose was eloquently delivered by United States Senators, other Politicians, University Presidents, and civic leaders alike. She was well respected for her ability to motivate people with the written word. Always an advocate for those in need, she was the founder of the Tipton County Humane Society in Drummonds, TN and more recently was an advocate for quality senior housing.
A longtime resident of the City of Salem, Billie was a mentor to many and was actively involved with many political and civic groups throughout the city. She was a talented photographer, always able to capture the essence of the lives and world around her.
Through her passion for genealogy, she helped people connect throughout the world, while continuously researching her own family history. She served as a Justice of the Peace, marrying many couples over the years. She was faithful to her Wiccan Community and was featured in National Geographic magazine in 1979 with her long-time, dear friend, and sister of the coven, Therese DeVoe. Billie truly was an old soul with a delightful personality.
Billie is survived by her sons, Todd Swirka and his wife Carrie of Drummond, TN, Jacey Bonaiuto and his partner Amy and Deacon Churchill and his wife Kerri of Salem, MA; Her beloved grandchildren: Tara, Dylan, Cody, Courtney, Hayden, Mason, Emily, Mariah, Michael, Mikey, and Maggie; Her three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of Sarah Lindsay Willard, and the late Michael and Steve Hawkins and Sandra Reyna.
Her greatest achievement in life was becoming a grandmother. She relished in spending time with her family and especially loved being surrounded by her grandchildren. Her legacy will live on through the many lives she impacted. Her existence has enhanced the lives of those fortunate enough to have experienced her light and love.
The funds from this GoFundMe will be going towards the expenses of the arrangements in honor of Miss Billie. We will post updates with the time and place of her services.
Thank you so much for your contributions. Sending love to all affected by the passing of Miss Billie.
Organizer
Emily Ready
Organizer
Salem, MA
