BIG SPRING - Billie Miles, 93 of Big Spring, died Mar. 24, 2022. Graveside service was Mar. 28 at Evergreen Chapel in Stanton, Texas.
She was born on May 30, 1928, in Stanton, to Thelma Lee and Charles Sidney Anderson. She grew up in Stanton and was lifetime resident of Martin and Howard County. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Big Spring and was active in music at First Presbyterian Church.
She graduated from Stanton High School and from Texas Tech. She was a teacher in Tahoka and Stanton. She worked with her husband, Jess Miles in his accounting and tax office in Stanton; he was also a teacher. She often introduced her self as one of the original Soreheads. Her life in addition to her work and family was music; she played the mandoline, fiddle, guitar, bass, and piano.
She is survived by nephews Sid Hatch (Susan) of Midland and Brent Hatch (TaLori) of Big Spring; nieces and nephews Cynthia Hatch, Michael Sherrill, Jonathan Sherrill, and Alicia Sherrill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter Jo Allison Miles; and sisters Mary Ellis and Charlene Hatch.
Arrangements were by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com