Mary Katherine Billups

ROCKY MOUNT – Mary “Katherine” Moore Billups, age 74, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. Born in Halifax County, NC on November 29, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Paul “A.P.” Moore, Jr. and Frances Lerlene Simons Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Douglas W. Billups and her sister, Barbara M. Cooley.

Family was most important to Katherine as she cherished being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her husband, Doug, was truly her best friend and soul mate. The two shared a love story for the ages just missing their 57th wedding anniversary. Katherine and Doug were inseparable always with death only separating them for 8 short weeks.

Katherine is survived by her son, Christopher Douglas Billups (Jamie); her daughter, Kimberly Billups Taylor (Jamie); her grandchildren, Wil Taylor, Erin Taylor, and Greyson Billups; her step-grandchildren, Cody Joyner, Emily Stroud, and Sidney Langley; her step-great grandchildren, Ellie and Tobi; her brother, Paul Wayne Moore; and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Graveside Service to celebrate Katherine’s life will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum, 4454 Dortches Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Dr. Steven Bradley officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.