WELLSVILLE - Billie Jean Haxton, age 65, passed away on
Friday, September 4, 2020, after a courageous battle with an illness at ECMC
surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 8,1954 to the late
William and Susie Nelligan. She was married to Ralph Haxton who survives.
Billie made her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and
personal care giver. She worked at Meridian Nursing Facility in LaPlata,
Maryland for several years. When the family moved to Wellsville, she worked at
Highland Health Care Center as a CNA and at Wellsville Manor Hills as a PCA.
She was well loved by the residents she cared for because of her gentle touch
and compassionate heart. Billie's favorite things were crafts, baking and
family gatherings. Her family meant the world to her. The sacrifices she made
as a mother always showed her love for her family and friends.
Left to mourn the passing of their devoted wife, mother, grandmother
and sister are her husband Ralph; 3 sons, Charles [Heather] Bennett, Kenneth
Bennett and Ralph E. Haxton II; a daughter Nichole [Darren] Haxton- Franklin; a
step daughter Charlene [Floyd] Guthrie 9 grandchildren, Adam Cline, Raechel
Guthrie, Austin Bennett, Tyler and Dakota Franklin, Noah Bennett, Siann
Haxton, Annastasia Franklin and Logan Bennett; 3 great grandchildren; her
sisters, Eugenia Nelligan and Kathy Sherwood; her brother in laws, Mike Murphy,
Sherrie Bennett and Gary Sherwood; a sister in law Karen Nelligan; several
nieces and nephews. She will be remembered and missed until we meet her again
in the Kingdom of Heaven!
Billie will be welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven by the
loving arms of her parents, her brothers Kenneth and James Nelligan, her
sisters Beverly Greene and Mary Jeremy as well as other family members and
friends.
A celebration of Life will be held at a later date and in
lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either Highland Heath
Care Center or to Wellsville Manor Hills. To leave online condolences please
visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
