Jimmylouise Billups

Jimmylouise Billups, the daughter of Lillia Hardy and James Billups, was born on April 30, 1944, in Harlan, Kentucky. After her family relocated to Indiana, Jimmylouise began her public school studies and graduated from Howe High School, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She continued her studies by receiving an undergraduate degree in Education Sociology and Fine Arts from the City College of New York, and graduated from the City College of New York with a Master’s degree in Education.

After receiving her school counselor license, Jimmylouise worked for the New York State and New York City Departments of Education for over 40 years, before retiring in 1996. She enjoyed teaching and counseling at Hostos Community College, The College of New Rochelle, the New York City Department of Education at Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center, and the Paul Robeson Middle School. She also enjoyed gardening, photography, reading, yoga, and holistic living.

A Memorial Service/Celebration of Life for JimmyLouise Billups will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 11 am at the Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Service will be held in the Children's House which is located in the main building.



In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenburgh Public Library, c/o 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, New York 10523, and G.O.O.D. for Girls, c/o 31 Manhattan Avenue, White Plains, New York 10607, in the name of Jimmylouise Billups.


The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that those caring for Ms. Billups entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to those caring for Ms. Billups during their time of bereavement.