Funeral services for Marsha “Kim” Billberry, age 69 of Dubach, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Mineral Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Barry Joyner officiating. Burial will follow in Mineral Springs Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Marsha “Kim” Billberry, a woman of strength, faith, and vibrant spirit, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life. She was truly a go-getter from the very beginning. Raised in a close-knit community by her parents and grandparents, Kim spent her early years riding horses and winning numerous barrel racing competitions. She was deeply involved in her family’s local rodeo arena, working alongside her parents and building a strong foundation of hard work and determination.
Kim’s talent extended far beyond the arena. As a gifted athlete, she was selected to play in the Red Head semi-professional basketball league, where she showed great promise. Though her future there was bright, her heart led her home – to the place she loved most and to “your father”, as she would always say. She returned home, married the love of her life, Tony “Blu” Billberry, and together they built a life centered on love, family, and hard work. Kim was a devoted mother to her children and spent many years working with Willamette Industries and JD Crawford Agency. She also co-owned “Foxy Lady” in Ruston, where at the time she encouraged others to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
In her late 30’s, Kim boldly returned to college at Louisiana Tech University, earning a degree in education with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Algebra. She went on to teach Algebra at Ruston Junior High for many years, where she found her true calling. Kim had a special gift for connecting with her students and a deep passion for helping them succeed in Algebra. Teaching was more than a job – it was her heart.
After retiring from teaching, Kim returned home once again to help build and support her husband’s oil and gas business from the ground up. Together they created a legacy of perseverance and dedication.
Kim’s faith was the cornerstone of her life. She was a devoted member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church, where she served in many roles, including as a beloved Youth Director. In her latter years, she became a steadfast prayer warrior, faithfully lifting up her church, her community, and many, many families and friends. She had a deep love for missions and travel – especially traveling to the beaches of Florida. Summers were never complete without long, sun-filled days by the ocean, from dawn until dusk, with coolers packed and memories waiting to be made.
Kim was also an avid athlete in her own right, playing co-ed softball and church league volleyball, always bringing energy and joy to everything she did. She was also a lifelong Elvis fan, often jokingly loving him “more than her husband” at times. Music filled her home, and many joyful nights were spent dancing with her husband, while her children and grandchildren watched close by, celebrating life in the simplest, most beautiful ways.
Kim loved her grandchildren fiercely and found great purpose in living out Gods work on this earth. Her life was a reflection of love, strength, joy, and unwavering faith. She will be clearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Kim was preceded in death by her husband, Tony “Blu” Billberry and her parents Robert and Jack Howard. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Billberry; son, Heath Billberry and wife Lindsey; her cherished grandchildren: Tucker Billberry, Talan Billberry, Brock Browder, Tinsley Billberry, and Tatum Billberry; brother, Rodney Howard and his wife Tish; brother-in-law’s, Will Billberry and wife Sue and Philip Billberry and wife Jackie; as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until time of service, Wednesday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church.
