- Date Of Birth: January 24, 1941
- Date Of Death: May 4, 2020
- State: Indiana
Valarie Naomi Billups was born January 24, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana to
proud parents William Freeman and Levie Coe-Burrus.
Valarie attended Indianapolis public schools.
breaks from school in Detroit Michigan with her first Cousins. She graduated
from Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, Indiana in1959 . A lover of
fashion, she joined a modeling agency and perfected her poise and presence. She
attended Indiana Central College to study business. She married Charles Billups
and to this union two children were born, daughter, Charlena Paulette and son,
William Freeman. Valarie was employed by Greyhound Bus Corporation for
nearly 30 years. There she worked as a telephone operator, ticket agent, and
general manager before retiring. She was also employed by USA Group and
Indiana Mentors.
of the First Born Saints. In the late 1980’s Valarie joined Universal Ministries
Worldwide where she served as a faithful usher.
She was a loyal member of the Order of the Eastern Star Celestial Star chapter
61 serving as Matron in 1981. She also performed the duties of Associate
Conductress, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Bearer of the Christian flag and
various appointed positions.
Family was always dear to Valarie’s heart.
place for all her family and their friends.
Nieces and Nephews, who affectionately called her Aunt Valáre, considered her
the “cool auntie” (though she seemingly favored the nephews). All could come to
her home any time to relax and just be themselves.
listening to stories, laughing, dancing, and benefiting from her wisdom and her
cooking! You could always count on her infamous potato salad and sweet potato
always a joyous time for her as she looked forward to the annual family reunion
at Coe Ridge Kentucky. Labor Day weekends she would organize a family picnic
with her siblings and their children where we would go boating, horseback
riding or hiking at an Indiana state park.
On Monday, May 4, 2020 a void was created that will never be filled. Valarie
Naomi Burrus-Billups was called home to be with God. She was preceded in
death by her sister Elsie Burrus, her parents William and Levie Burrus, her son
William Billups and her brothers Billy and Aprintis Burrus. Left to cherished
her memory is her daughter Charlena Kendrick (Keith), grandchildren Valara
Anderson, Lauren Barnes (Aaron), Keith Coe Kendrick, Keiara Kendrick , great-
along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
We shall all miss your strength, your laugh, your wisdom and your quick wit.
You shall never be forgotten and shall always be loved! Rest well in the arms of
our Lord.
