Billie Kaye Shadid
October 24, 1941 ~ October 8, 2020
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Billie Kaye Shadid, 78, of Austin, Texas died on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Billie was born in Freedom, Oklahoma on October 24, 1941. She grew up in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by her two older sisters, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She graduated from Wichita North High School and Wichita State University after attending Colorado Woman’s College.
Billie loved children and children loved her. She started her longtime career as an educator as a Kindergarten Teacher at Derby Elementary in Derby, Kansas. She also taught Kindergarten one year at Nimitz Elementary in Honolulu, Hawaii and one year at Meridian Elementary in Wichita, Kansas before moving to Houston, Texas. She taught in Pasadena Independent School District and achieved her Master of Education degree from Texas Southern University. She served as a Special Education Coordinator and Special Education Counselor before becoming Assistant Principal at Ridgegate Elementary and Meadows Elementary in Fort Bend ISD.
Always up for an adventure, Billie moved to Austin, Texas to spend her retirement years close to family. She especially enjoyed cooking and time spent with many life-long friends. She was known for her infectious smile, love of life, kind acts, and commitment and loyalty to those she loved.
Billie is preceded in death by her parents, William and Josephine Shadid, her sister Colleen David, and two brothers-in law Albert David and George Kamas. She is survived by her sister Phyllis Kamas and nieces and nephews, Kirk David, Kim David (Jim Shive), Stacy Cantu (David), and J. Kamas (Ali). She was so proud of her great nephews and great, great nephew and niece, Nick David (Amirah), Frank George III, Sam Kamas, C.J. Shive, Albi and Opal David. She acknowledged their many milestones and celebrated their academic and extracurricular achievements.
A private funeral service will be held at St. George Orthodox Cathedral followed by a private burial at Resthaven. The family suggests remembrances be made in her memory to St. George Orthodox Cathedral.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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Thinking of you always! You were a second Mom and Grandmother to us and even to Jimi and Joey. Always in our hearts. We love you and know Heaven got a little brighter with you there. Rest in peace.
“Aunt Billie” was such a wonderful client and became a dear friend. She so loved coming into my salon to get her hair done and was ALWAYS so happy to be there! You will be so missed my dear friend. Love, Daisy
To all of Billie’s family – we are so sorry for your loss. Billie was a terrific person! I first met Billie when I bought my first Condo in Houston. She was my next door neighbor! The day that I moved in, she came over w/a sub sandwich & coke and introduced herself. Who would have thought that a long time friendship would evolve! When Billie told me 20 yrs ago that she was thinking of moving to Austin, I tried to talk her out of it saying that she needed to stay in Houston because of all her good friends were in Houston. A couple of months later, my tune changed…my husband was being transferred to Austin & we would be moving. Now, I was telling her that she needed to move to Austin! I am so glad that she did move to Austin! Lonnie, (my husband), Billie & me, had lots of fun going out for dinner or having dinner together at our individual homes. We will miss her terribly – I am so glad that Lonnie got to talk w/Billie on the phone before she passed. Lonnie & Ann Sperling-Kennedy
I have know Billie since we both worked in the special education department in Fort Bend ISD. I was drawn to her laughter that filled the room. That was always Billie, surrounded by endless joy. I knew I had to get to know this “wild” woman. She was one of a kind and I have lost a relationship like no other. We got into trouble together more often than I care to mention. Somethings just don’t need to be talked about. My heart is broken. I loved you girlfriend and you are irreplaceable.
Billie was one of my oldest and dearest friends. She was the bridesmaid my wedding to James, back in 1986. Before that we were besties as two singles and did so many things. We also worked together for many years in Fort Bend ISD. She was such a dear friend to my parents and my brother. Part of our family when they would visit. I will forever treasure so many memories of times spent with her. And of course the laughter. When with Billie, there was always laughter and good times. She was a true treasure to so many and leaves a hole that cannot be filled. James and I will miss her greatly and our lives will be sadder without her in it. May she rest peacefully with Our Lord and Savior.
To Billie’s family, What a special lady she was!! I will never forget the day that I was privileged to hire Billie as a Special Education Counselor. I was the director of Special Education for Fort Bend ISD and she was the obvious choice among many others. We loved her contributions to our staff and enjoyed every day with her. Her infectious laugh makes me smile as I think of her. She became a coordinator and all her teachers dearly loved her. My staff was like family and Billie was so dear to me, always happy to help, creative and loving as she shared ideas. My daughter, Amy told me that she has fond memories of her as Billie spent special time with her as well. Billie loved children! Billie made an impression wherever she went and will be missed. I thank God for her special life and that I had the honor of calling her a friend. She spoke of her family often and I know you are going to miss this bright star in your lives. May God give you peace and comfort as you remember this precious lady who is now with our Lord and Savior. Blessings and love to each of you! Sandy Louis (former director of Ft. Bend ISD Special Education)