Eleanor Billingslea Obituary
The world bids farewell to Eleanor Billingslea (Columbus, Ohio), departing on January 17, 2025 at the age of 88. Eleanor leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Eleanor Billingslea or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Eleanor had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Eleanor may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her husband Rev. Hurdie Billingslea, Jr.; her son Hurdie Christopher Billingslea; and her siblings, Ruth Ann Townes, Samuel Campbell and Embrel Chris Davidson, Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Angela Billingslea and Sean Billingslea (Karen); and her adoptive daughter DJuana Drew. She is also survived by five grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service (1370 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 29th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mt Vernon Ave AME Church (1127 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203-1593). A burial was held on Wednesday, January 29th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Green Lawn Cemetery (100 Greenlawn Ave, Columbus, OH 43223).
