Billye Florence Humphries

Billye Florence Humphries, 73, of North Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008 in Huntington Beach, California. Billye was born on December 26, 1934 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Bill & Blanche (Yarbrough) Deaton. She was an administrative assistant for Hughes Aircraft. She wed Dewey Humphries in 1953 at Double Branch Baptist Church in Gilmore, Oklahoma. Billye’s parents and a brother Leon Deaton precede her in death. Billye is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dewey Humphries of the home; 3 children, Stan Humphries of Playa Del Rey, CA; Brad Humphries of Broken Arrow, OK; and Debbie Tanner of Poteau, OK; 4 grandchildren, Elisha Nunley, Sara Slape, Weldon Tanner, & Jesse Humphries; a great grandchild, Emily Nunley; a sister & brother in law, Betty & Odean Nichols of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Billye were held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 26, 2008 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore, OK with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Weldon Tanner, David Slape, Randy Nichols, Ronnie Nichols, David Deaton, & Paul Wilson. The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 pm Thursday evening to visit with relatives & friends