Billie Floetta Oatman's Obituary
Billie Floetta Oatman, 92, formerly of Quail, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Clarendon.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Quail Cemetery with Ronnie Lambert officiating. Viewing will be held at the funeral home in Clarendon on Wednesday July 15th, from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM with family receiving friends from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Billie Floetta (Thomas) Oatman was born on June 23, 1930, in Donley County, TX, to Robert Samuel and Nancy Elizabeth (Frost) Thomas. Billie married Ross Hardy Oatman on December 21, 1951, in Hedley. She was a lifelong resident of Quail until she moved to Clarendon 10 years ago. Billie was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Wellington, and previously of Quail Baptist Church and Ring Missionary Baptist Church.
Billie had a lengthy career in the Postal Service where she served the Quail community as the Postmaster for many years. She was also a dedicated farm wife and loving mother to her three children. Billie enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crocheting. She also enjoyed many dear friendships as a member of the Quail Future Homemakers club.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Nancy Thomas and husband, Ross Oatman.
Billie is survived by two sons, Tommy Ross Oatman of Kingman, Arizona, Harvey Oatman of Clarendon, and a daughter Lenora Barnes of Perryton, Texas. She leaves behind 10 beloved grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Quail Cemetery.
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