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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Billie Jean (Vaughn) McDonough, . We will remember her forever.

July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020
I never knew anything was wrong. We lost touch after working together. You were such a delight to be around and always knew how to see the good in people. I’m at such a loss to see that the world has lost a great person. I will always remember you and forever miss you. RIP.
August 3, 2014
August 3, 2014
BILLIE, YOU WERE SUCH A SWEET PERSON,I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO BE YOUR FRIEND.R.I.P
August 3, 2014
August 3, 2014
Billie was a special lady, wonderful mom,great daughter, loving wife and friend to many. Rest in peace Billie. Praying for the family always.
August 2, 2014
August 2, 2014
I MEET BILLIE JEAN WHEN I LIVED DOWN THE ROAD FROM HER MOM,SHE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON A LOVING PERSON.LOVED BEANING AROUND HER AND HER FAMILY ,SHE WILL BE MISSED AND LOVED SO MUCH.
July 31, 2014
July 31, 2014
Billie was an amazing person... she had alot of love in her heart and was good to everyone she met... she love and adored her family and always looked out for them... she was a wonderful mother, a understanding friend... and a blast to work with... Billie had a heart of gold and in some way or another touched every life she came in contact with... she had a smile and a laugh that didn't just light up the room but the entire city.... that is something i will always remember about her... that... and that she was a fighter... she never gave up on anything she wanted... i love her... and will miss her... God blessed us because her son wears that same smile..... and in him she will live on.... i know that she is in heaven looking down and smiling... love u Baby girl.... ALWAYS.....
July 23, 2014
July 23, 2014
Billie was one of a kind, always happy and smiling. She made me laugh every time I saw her. She knew how to live life and for that, I will always remember to treasure even the smallest moments, You will be greatly missed, Billie.
July 22, 2014
July 22, 2014
Billie was one of a kind. Infectious laugh, smiling always. In every person that she met, she impacted in some way. I am so glad & proud to have been able to call her my friend. I will go through my life forever being grateful for our friendship. I love you & I miss you so much already.
July 21, 2014
July 21, 2014
Damn billie,
i just saw this what a cruel twist of fate to steal a soul so full of light and love.one thing i know is you touched many in this life whether laughing and dancing in your infectious way . i wish i could have known you better..... you my friend will be sorely missed....
deanne carroll
July 19, 2014
July 19, 2014
Too often underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Billie did all these things for so many people. She will remain in my heart forever.
July 19, 2014
July 19, 2014
Billie was such a fun-loving, genuine, bright, caring, and inspirational person who we will all miss dearly! Her laugh and beautiful smile will forever remain in my memory. My heart is so heavy today and I will be keeping Billie's many friends and family members in my prayers each day. Rest in peace, sweet Billie!
July 19, 2014
July 19, 2014
Billie and I shared a love of colors and purses. She had an infectious laugh and lit up the room when she walked in. We have all prayed these last ten months knowing that if anyone deserved a miracle it was Billie. I know her family will feel her loss keenly as will all of us. I pray though that her impact on us not be forgotten and that it makes all of us a little bit more loving and giving--as she was--to the people God has placed in our lives. Her suffering is over and she has received the perfect healing.
July 18, 2014
July 18, 2014
Rest in peace Billie. We will miss your radiant smile.
July 18, 2014
July 18, 2014
Billie will always be remembered by her big smile! My heart breaks for her family and friends, but lean on God during this difficult time...He will carry you thru!
July 18, 2014
July 18, 2014
I knew you were a keeper on the day we met.... Beautiful smile, readiness to learn and a huge, hospice heart. You made me laugh at orientation when we discovered you were born the same year I graduated and you called me "little mama." I will miss your sparkle baby attitude, those huge brown eyes and your willingness to teach this oldie how to dance at the Hospice Gala last year. My heart hurts knowing you are gone after such a valiant fight but my comfort will be with the memories you left behind. Thank you for showing us what a hero really is with grace and dignity shown this past year.
July 18, 2014
July 18, 2014
Billie had a smile that brightened a room. I am blessed to have known her, as she was a coworker but more a sister in Christ! I pray for her family and friends that they can find peace in knowing God had taken her home. She will no longer suffer, but she will be new again.
July 18, 2014
July 18, 2014
Billie was just a joy to work with. Her smile and exuberant personality will be missed by all. I pray that her family and friends will find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace.

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July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020
I never knew anything was wrong. We lost touch after working together. You were such a delight to be around and always knew how to see the good in people. I’m at such a loss to see that the world has lost a great person. I will always remember you and forever miss you. RIP.
August 3, 2014
August 3, 2014
BILLIE, YOU WERE SUCH A SWEET PERSON,I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO BE YOUR FRIEND.R.I.P
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November 1, 2022
Billie you always had my heart ❤, you were so special to me, I grew up with you and Al,&Mark, when ever you needed me,I was there for you, Shawn I'm stuck @the mall, mom doesn't know, I snuck out,can you please come get me?She was like a sister, All her family was my family, she was so special to me, even when she was little and needed anything, she call me,she was everything to me.i miss you so much BJ, when she got older,please Shawn Don't call me BJ anymore, I'm a grown woman, I said I know,but in my heart you Always be Bj,my best friend and little Billie Jean, I will never stop loving you.i will always love you, your friend and your family, Shawn mckell Howard. May the angels take care of you,thankyou for the memories Bj,I mean Billie, I loved you so much ❤, I put flowers Down today, God took a special person, I sometimes dream of you&in my dreams you saying Shawn I'm okay , you saying just keep loving, and your sister wendy, I pray I can see you both again,Wendy used to baby sit me before she lost her life in 1986 in a car wreck, God takes the special ones ❤first and it's okay, I know both of you are in heaven ❤. I love always love you,your special love you ❤♥. Shawn. 

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July 31, 2014

When I first met Billie she was 14 years old. She was energetic and had the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. She was such a joy to be around. She became like a little sister and friend to me. Our paths took different turns so many times as I had children and she grew up and went to college. But our paths always crossed over and over again. We worked together at Autumn Care and then Lower Cape Fear Hospice. We spent Last few Easter Weekends together having a cook out and Easter Egg hunt for the kids. We got the kids together and while they played we would chit chat about serious stuff, funny stuff and just right out stupid stuff that made us giggle. We went to lunch every chance we got and I miss those lunches now. We told eachother so many secrets and had so much fun together. She was my best friend and I miss her so very much.

You look like $hit

July 19, 2014
So many memories... so here is a recent one. Most of you know that I have been pretty sick. A few weeks ago I was at Billie ' s house house cleaning, up playing with the kids, helping her with personal needs. She look up at me and she was so weak :( but she looked up at me and said " you look like $hit! Go home and go to bed" Well I wasn't done. I wasn't ready to leave her yet. I can be just as stubborn as she. So I went out to my car and put some make up on fluffed my hair and went back in determined that she wasn't going to kick me out just yet. So I said hey do I still look $hit? She looked at me and tilted her head and smiled and said " no you look much better but still I know you are tired." So I stayed a while longer. I ended up falling asleep laying beside her and when I got up and was leaving she said see I told you, you were tired. Billie always worried about me and everyone else no matter how bad she felt. Love that girl...

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