Billie Marie Watkins Cyrus Obituary
The family announces the passing of Billie Marie Watkins Cyrus (Raleigh, North Carolina) on September 16, 2026. Billie, born on June 23, 1930, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Billie Marie Watkins Cyrus to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Samuel Watkins and Cleona Mae Kirk Watkins; her husband John Holman Cyrus; her stepfather Homer Guthrie Grogan; her daughter-in-law Anne McAllister Cyrus; and her brother Ernest Samuel Watkins, Jr..
She is survived by: her sons, John Michael Cyrus (Ellen) of Concord, NC and Gary Holman Cyrus (Roberta) of Raleigh, NC.; her grandchildren, Angela Ballard (Chris) of Asheville, NC, Rebecca van Panhuys (Nick) of Paremata, Emily Limbrunner (Luke) of Greenville, NC and William Cyrus (Karim) of Raleigh, NC.; her great grandchildren, Fiona van Panhuys, Naomi van Panhuys and Iann H. Cyrus Luis; and her nephews, Cyrus and Kirk.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Brown-Wynne Funeral Home (300 St Marys St, Raleigh, NC 27605). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 8304 Leesville Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27613, or to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
