Billie Jean McMichael

Billie Jean McMichael, 93, was born in Carthage on June 5, 1927 and passed away on May 25, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. McMichael graduated from Carthage High School in 1945 and married James W. (Jim) McMichael, Jr. in 1946. She was a bookkeeper for Flex-O-Lator, Inc. and later worked in her husband’s diesel repair and trucking businesses.
McMichael was predeceased in death by her husband; her father, Robert L. (Bill) Loyd and step-mother, Margaret Loyd; mother, Polly Jean Frost, and step-father, Frank Frost. McMichael is survived by her son, James W. (Mike) (Mary Ann) McMichael, III; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren and special friends, Carol and Les Baird.
McMichael was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Carthage where she was active in many ministries and served as an Elder and Deacon.
Funeral services were held June 1, 2021 at Knell Mortuary, Carthage, with private family interment followed at Park Cemetery, Carthage. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Carthage, 115 W. Chestnut Street, Carthage 64836 in care of Knell Mortuary. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.