Billie (Snipes) Painter

Elsie “Billie” Snipes Painter, 92, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Rock Hill, SC.

The family will receive friends from 11-12 noon on Friday, June 3, 2022 at South Pointe Freewill Baptist Church, 297 Gaither Rd. Belmont, NC 28012. A celebration of life service will start at 12 noon with the Reverend Michael Byrd officiating.

Billie was born on January 20, 1930 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Snipes and Molly Elliott Snipes and was the widow of John “Johnny” W. Painter. Billie was a member of South Pointe Freewill Baptist Church.

Billie is survived by her daughters: Jo Anne Smart (David), Shirley Brown (Mike), Mary Richards, Christine Brown, and Linda Deal (Gary); 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, numerous great-great grandchildren, and a special niece, Jane Wrenn (Richard).

In addition to her parents and husband, Billie was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Collins, sons in law, Leon Richards, Randy Brown, Johnny Collins and her siblings: Clarine Boone, Coley Snipes, Paul Snipes, and Jim Snipes.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the caring staff and White Oak Manor who showed much love and support to Ms. Billie throughout the years.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.

Bratton Funeral Home of York, SC is serving the Painter family.

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