Billy Merle Bankhead

Billy Merle Farmer BankheadBilly Merle Farmer Bankhead passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, December 26, 2014.  She was born Jan. 15, 1925 in Dallas Texas to Grover and Loraine (Mansker) Arrington.   She graduated in 1941 from Adamson High School in Dallas and went on to attend Abilene Christian College and later graduated from Texas State College for Women in Denton with a degree in education.  On Jan. 8, 1945 she married Chester Paul Farmer.  He preceded her in death, in 1992.  On Sept. 7, 1999 she married Homer G. Bankhead.  He preceded her in death in 2008.  Her mother, Loraine Mansker preceded her in death on Jan 3, 2000.Billy Merle was a member of the Golf Course Road Church of Christ.  Her passion for education and the children at Midland Christian School was one of her greatest joys.   She loved to travel with Chester as they traveled all over the world.  She also loved horses and dogs.  She and Chester built one of the first homes at Green Tree Country Club.  Billy Merle was known by all her friends for her flamboyant personality and style.Graveside services will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 10:00AM.In lieu of flowers memorials can be donated to Midland Christian School, 2001 Culver Dr., Midland, TX 79705.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.,