BILLY, Mary

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona 03/21/2006 Mary Billy, 92, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 in Winslow. She was born in Keams Canyon and grew up in both Keams Canyon and Low Mountain. She attended school in Keams Canyon. Following school she worked for many years as a housekeeper for many families in Flagstaff. In 1932 she met and married John Billy at Keams Canyon Catholic Church. Following their marriage they made their home in Keams Canyon before moving to Bellmont in 1940. They lived in Bellmont until 1970 when they moved to White Cone and then in 1972 they settled in Tuba City. During these years she was a mother, grandmother and homemaker. Mary is survived by her daughters, Ellouise Baloo of Holbrook, and Regina Keetso of Tuba City; one son, Irving Billy of Tuba City; sisters, Mae Zah of Low Mountain and Bessie Tso Nez of Low Mountain; one brother, Guy Multine, Jr. of Indian Wells; 15 grandchildren and many great, great great and great great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 18 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Holbrook. Burial was in the Holbrook Cemetery. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences, or sign an online guest book at www.owensmortuary.com.