Frances Courtney Billes died October 25, 2015 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her son, J. Hite Billes; sisters, Susan Shriver and Paige Francis; Gerald W. Billes; niece, Elizabeth and nephews, Courtney and Jonathan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Helen Courtney. Her open, compassionate, and fearless nature was evident to those who knew her; a source of comfort and joy to family and friends alike.