Billie Jean Emas, 87, passed away on November 23, 2020 in Olathe, KS. Billie was born in St. Louis, MO in 1933 to Daniel and Margaret Meredith.
Akind, classic and engaging lady, Billie had a tremendous impact on the many people who were fortunate enough to know her. She had an inner joy that emanated from the giving of herself that impacted many lives. Those left behind find peace and joy in knowing that Billie has joined the love of her life, Leon, in the presence of our Lord in Heaven.
Billie greatly enjoyed being with her family, traveling, gardening, entertaining and preparing wonderful meals. Billie loved a variety of great music and was an accomplished singer. Billie was a longtime member and leader in charitable organizations such as the Kansas City Symphony League, and the Kansas City Art Institute Fireside Auxiliary. Billie also volunteered much of her time to organizations such as Children's Mercy Hospital.
Billie is preceded in death by her husband, Leon; her parents; her brother, Robert Meredith; and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Emas. She is survived by a daughter, Meredith Apostolou; two sons, Greg (Linda) Emas and Jim (Judy King) Emas; seven grandchildren: Alexander Apostolou, Daniel (Sarah) Emas, Megan (Branton) Lynn, Kelsey Emas, Christopher (Laura) Emas, Jennifer Padilla, Melanie (Walt) Summers; and seven great-grandchildren Colton Lynn, Carolyn Emas, Lauren Emas, Kalel Padilla, Merek Padilla, Matthew Summers, and Joey Summers.
A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 3rd at Mount Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home & Cemetery.
FAMILY
Daniel I. Meredith, Father (deceased)
Margaret (Machan) Meredith, Mother (deceased)
Leon Emas, Husband (deceased)
Robert Meredith, Brother (deceased)
Meredith Apostolou, Daughter
Greg Emas (Linda), Son
Jim Emas (Judy), Son
Alexander Apostolou, Grandchild
Daniel Emas (Sarah), Grandchild
Megan Lynn (Branton), Grandchild
Kelsey Emas, Grandchild
Christopher Emas (Laura), Grandchild
Jennifer Padilla, Grandchild
Melanie Summers (Walt), Grandchild
Colton Lynn, Great-grandchild
Carolyn Emas, Great-grandchild
Lauren Emas, Great-grandchild
Kalel Padilla, Great-grandchild
Merek Padilla, Great-grandchild
Matthew Summers, Great-grandchild
Joey Summers, Great-grandchild
Mt. Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131
Akind, classic and engaging lady, Billie had a tremendous impact on the many people who were fortunate enough to know her. She had an inner joy that emanated from the giving of herself that impacted many lives. Those left behind find peace and joy in knowing that Billie has joined the love of her life, Leon, in the presence of our Lord in Heaven.
Billie greatly enjoyed being with her family, traveling, gardening, entertaining and preparing wonderful meals. Billie loved a variety of great music and was an accomplished singer. Billie was a longtime member and leader in charitable organizations such as the Kansas City Symphony League, and the Kansas City Art Institute Fireside Auxiliary. Billie also volunteered much of her time to organizations such as Children's Mercy Hospital.
Billie is preceded in death by her husband, Leon; her parents; her brother, Robert Meredith; and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Emas. She is survived by a daughter, Meredith Apostolou; two sons, Greg (Linda) Emas and Jim (Judy King) Emas; seven grandchildren: Alexander Apostolou, Daniel (Sarah) Emas, Megan (Branton) Lynn, Kelsey Emas, Christopher (Laura) Emas, Jennifer Padilla, Melanie (Walt) Summers; and seven great-grandchildren Colton Lynn, Carolyn Emas, Lauren Emas, Kalel Padilla, Merek Padilla, Matthew Summers, and Joey Summers.
A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 3rd at Mount Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home & Cemetery.
FAMILY
Daniel I. Meredith, Father (deceased)
Margaret (Machan) Meredith, Mother (deceased)
Leon Emas, Husband (deceased)
Robert Meredith, Brother (deceased)
Meredith Apostolou, Daughter
Greg Emas (Linda), Son
Jim Emas (Judy), Son
Alexander Apostolou, Grandchild
Daniel Emas (Sarah), Grandchild
Megan Lynn (Branton), Grandchild
Kelsey Emas, Grandchild
Christopher Emas (Laura), Grandchild
Jennifer Padilla, Grandchild
Melanie Summers (Walt), Grandchild
Colton Lynn, Great-grandchild
Carolyn Emas, Great-grandchild
Lauren Emas, Great-grandchild
Kalel Padilla, Great-grandchild
Merek Padilla, Great-grandchild
Matthew Summers, Great-grandchild
Joey Summers, Great-grandchild
Mt. Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131
Billie Jean Emas, 87, passed away on November 23, 2020 in Olathe, KS. Billie was born in St. Louis, MO in 1933 to Daniel and Margaret Meredith.
Akind, classic and engaging lady, Billie had a tremendous impact on the many people who were fortunate enough to know her. She had an inner joy that emanated from the giving of herself that impacted many lives. Those left behind find peace and joy in knowing that Billie has joined the love of her life, Leon, in the presence of our Lord in Heaven.
Billie greatly enjoyed being with her family, traveling, gardening, entertaining and preparing wonderful meals. Billie loved a variety of great music and was an accomplished singer. Billie was a longtime member and leader in charitable organizations such as the Kansas City Symphony League, and the Kansas City Art Institute Fireside Auxiliary. Billie also volunteered much of her time to organizations such as Children's Mercy Hospital.
Billie is preceded in death by her husband, Leon; her parents; her brother, Robert Meredith; and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Emas. She is survived by a daughter, Meredith Apostolou; two sons, Greg (Linda) Emas and Jim (Judy King) Emas; seven grandchildren: Alexander Apostolou, Daniel (Sarah) Emas, Megan (Branton) Lynn, Kelsey Emas, Christopher (Laura) Emas, Jennifer Padilla, Melanie (Walt) Summers; and seven great-grandchildren Colton Lynn, Carolyn Emas, Lauren Emas, Kalel Padilla, Merek Padilla, Matthew Summers, and Joey Summers.
A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 3rd at Mount Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home & Cemetery.
FAMILY
Daniel I. Meredith, Father (deceased)
Margaret (Machan) Meredith, Mother (deceased)
Leon Emas, Husband (deceased)
Robert Meredith, Brother (deceased)
Meredith Apostolou, Daughter
Greg Emas (Linda), Son
Jim Emas (Judy), Son
Alexander Apostolou, Grandchild
Daniel Emas (Sarah), Grandchild
Megan Lynn (Branton), Grandchild
Kelsey Emas, Grandchild
Christopher Emas (Laura), Grandchild
Jennifer Padilla, Grandchild
Melanie Summers (Walt), Grandchild
Colton Lynn, Great-grandchild
Carolyn Emas, Great-grandchild
Lauren Emas, Great-grandchild
Kalel Padilla, Great-grandchild
Merek Padilla, Great-grandchild
Matthew Summers, Great-grandchild
Joey Summers, Great-grandchild
Mt. Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131
Akind, classic and engaging lady, Billie had a tremendous impact on the many people who were fortunate enough to know her. She had an inner joy that emanated from the giving of herself that impacted many lives. Those left behind find peace and joy in knowing that Billie has joined the love of her life, Leon, in the presence of our Lord in Heaven.
Billie greatly enjoyed being with her family, traveling, gardening, entertaining and preparing wonderful meals. Billie loved a variety of great music and was an accomplished singer. Billie was a longtime member and leader in charitable organizations such as the Kansas City Symphony League, and the Kansas City Art Institute Fireside Auxiliary. Billie also volunteered much of her time to organizations such as Children's Mercy Hospital.
Billie is preceded in death by her husband, Leon; her parents; her brother, Robert Meredith; and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Emas. She is survived by a daughter, Meredith Apostolou; two sons, Greg (Linda) Emas and Jim (Judy King) Emas; seven grandchildren: Alexander Apostolou, Daniel (Sarah) Emas, Megan (Branton) Lynn, Kelsey Emas, Christopher (Laura) Emas, Jennifer Padilla, Melanie (Walt) Summers; and seven great-grandchildren Colton Lynn, Carolyn Emas, Lauren Emas, Kalel Padilla, Merek Padilla, Matthew Summers, and Joey Summers.
A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 3rd at Mount Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home & Cemetery.
FAMILY
Daniel I. Meredith, Father (deceased)
Margaret (Machan) Meredith, Mother (deceased)
Leon Emas, Husband (deceased)
Robert Meredith, Brother (deceased)
Meredith Apostolou, Daughter
Greg Emas (Linda), Son
Jim Emas (Judy), Son
Alexander Apostolou, Grandchild
Daniel Emas (Sarah), Grandchild
Megan Lynn (Branton), Grandchild
Kelsey Emas, Grandchild
Christopher Emas (Laura), Grandchild
Jennifer Padilla, Grandchild
Melanie Summers (Walt), Grandchild
Colton Lynn, Great-grandchild
Carolyn Emas, Great-grandchild
Lauren Emas, Great-grandchild
Kalel Padilla, Great-grandchild
Merek Padilla, Great-grandchild
Matthew Summers, Great-grandchild
Joey Summers, Great-grandchild
Mt. Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
