William Shelby Billingslea Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate William Shelby Billingslea (Canton, Mississippi), whose life came to an end on July 15, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Shelby Billingslea or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Walter Billingslea and Mable Dendy Billingslea; his wife Joanne Robinson Billingslea; his siblings, Audrey Pepper, Elmease Patton, Alice Ann Jennings and Walter Billingslea; his daughters, Billie Jo Arnold and Dianne Mansell; and his grandsons, Cal Shelby Foy and Tee Foy.
He is survived by: his daughters, Vikki Foy and Shelly Pittman; his sister Martha Parker (Lester); his grandchildren, Courtney Mansell, Liza Adcock (Josh), JoAnna Warren (Bud), Dendy Blankenship (Michael), Ashley Chisholm (Dusty), Seth Foy, Jessica Arnold, Megan Touchton (Jad) and Catherine Mansell; and his great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Warren, Collin Smart, Natalie Smart, Harper Foy, Claire Warren, Austin Waldrup, Claudia Smart, Ty Touchton, Cal Foy, Michael Blankenship and Caleb Adcock.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Breeland Funeral Home (3304 S Liberty St, Canton, MS 39046). A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Concord Cemetery.
