Billie Clinton Lyle

CLOVIS, NM - Billie Clinton Lyle, 86, formerly of Odessa and Jal, NM, died Dec. 21, 2019, in Clovis, NM. Graveside services were Dec. 27, at Jal Cemetery in Jal, NM, with Johnny Witherspoon officiating.

She was born on July 19, 1933, in Stanton, to Paul and Lena Green. She met her first husband Kenneth Clinton in Cisco, where they were married on Feb. 3, 1951.

The couple had two children Terry Clinton and Kathy Witherspoon. They lived in Jal, NM for 30 years until Kenneth retired and they moved to Odessa. He died on April 19, 1997.

She worked for Midland ISD Bus Barn and was the Nursery Coordinator at University Park Baptist Church where she met her second husband Sidney Lyle. They lived in Odessa, until he died on Sept. 1, 2016.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and dogs, Missy and Cuddles. She enjoyed listening to gospel music and was a blessing to all.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Terry and Malinda Clinton of Clovis, NM, daughter and son-in-law; Kathy and Johnny Witherspoon of Cooper, twin sister; Betty Hanegan of Cisco, six grandchildren; Teisha Williams, Krista Hollandsworth, Shelley Colley, Kelly Johnson, Tracy Rhein, and Sean Witherspoon, and 12 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Paul and Lena Green, husbands; Kenneth Clinton and Sidney Lyle, sister; Lena Stansell, two brothers; Paul Green and Floyd Green, and great-granddaughter; Olivia Colley.

Arrangements were entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, 575-762-4435, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com