Billie Jo Raether Obituary
The memory of Billie Jo Raether of Portales, New Mexico, born in Sylvester, Texas, who passed away on January 20, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, Wilson Heflin, Wilma Dolle, Carolyn Womack, Wanda Reeves and Maxine Hutchins; and her daughter Tammy Lackey.
She is survived by: her daughter Delores; her son-in-law Dwayne Hardt of Portales; her son Rick; her daughter-in-law Pamela Lackey of Albuquerque; her grandchildren, Stephanie Madrid, Steven Lackey (Thao), Jenna Lackey and Jeff Hardt (Shannon); her great grandchildren, Brettnie Arzate (Eduardo), Fidel Madrid, Jr. and Courtenie Madrid; her great great grandchildren, Liam and Luca Arzate; and her siblings, Bill Heflin of Albuquerque, Lora "Sis" Troxell of Farmington, NM and Doris Ann Taylor of Cadiz, KY..
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (100 S Avenue C, Portales, NM 88130).
