Billie Jo Longenecker

Billie Jo Longenecker, 70 of Vicksburg, was reunited with her beloved husband in the presence of their Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. She was born on September 22, 1954, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Willie and Josephine (Limpritch) Berry.

Billie graduated from Loy Norrix High School and briefly attended Davenport University. She worked several clerk jobs before finding her home at the Kalamazoo County Treasurer’s Office as a senior account clerk.

Billie was united in marriage with Gary Longenecker on April 26, 1975, and they were blessed with over 47 years of lasting love until Gary’s passing in 2022. They enjoyed camping with the family and taking trips to amusement parks including Cedar Point, 6 Flags, and Michigan’s Adventure. Billie always enjoyed these thrills and was proud to cross off a bucket list dream when she went skydiving for her 50th birthday.

Billie was a loving mother and worked hard to give her sons a loving and secure home. She was a devoted friend who could always be counted on. She had a special place in her heart for dogs and will be missed dearly by her yorkie-poo Tango.

Billie enjoyed live entertainment in any form. She and her dear friend Pam saw dozens of concerts together all over the country. Billie was a huge fan of Herman’s Hermits and was also proud to be a Noone-atic, a title received only by those in the Peter Noone Fan Club. She also enjoyed shows at Miller Auditorium and looked forward to events that she could help as an usher.

Billie was outspoken and bold, especially when it came to her family and her faith. Many would describe her as a good Christian, she and Gary attended church every Sunday and she would volunteer there as well.

Billie is survived by her sons Gary Keith (Meranda) Longenecker and Craig (Tammy) Longenecker, granddaughter Kaitlyn-Marie Longenecker, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Josephine, her beloved husband Gary, and her sisters Jill Berry and Lucinda Stratton.

Friends are invited to visit with Billie’s family at Langeland Family Funeral Home 411 East Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49007 on Tuesday, February 11 from 5PM to 8PM. Funeral services will be held at Faith Fellowship Church, 44 West VW Ave, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 on Wednesday, February 12 at 11AM with a light reception to follow. Billie will be laid in eternal rest beside Gary during a private committal service at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Billie’s memory may be directed to Faith Fellowship Church.

Please visit Billie’s memorial webpage to share condolences and memories with her family at https://www.Langelands.com