Billie Summy Hintz's Obituary
Billie Summy Hintz of Henderson, Texas passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Rose Trails Nursing Home in Tyler, Texas at the age of 93.
Billie was born July 19, 1927 near Holdenville, OK to Tyre Lee and Peral Summy. Her family moved to Turnertown when Billie was a very young girl. She was a graduate of Gaston School. She attended the Federal Institute in Tyler studying accounting which prepared a career of 40 years at Gaston and West Rusk ISD as personal administrative assistant. After retiring she met and married Garth Hintz making their home in Henderson.
She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Henderson.
Billie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Garth; brothers, Herbert, Hardy and Welcome Summy; sisters, Mary Newton and Bonnie Tisdale. Survivors include nephew and caregiver, David Newton and nephews, Richard Newton, Joe Summy, Chris Summy, Donald Tisdale, Robert Tisdale and niece, Sandra Lowe.
Graveside services will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Monday, November 16th at 10 am under direction of Rader Funeral Home with Brother Johnny Newton presiding.
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