Billy Gay Oakley

Mrs. Billy Gay Oakley, 89, of Jefferson, formerly of Durant and Stonewall, Oklahoma passed away peacefully to soar amongst angels on Thursday July 15, 2011 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Glen Howard Oakley. Born January 8, 1922 in Durant, Oklahoma she was the daughter of the late William Daniel. and Gaynell Clark.

Billy's sweet and gentle nature made her easily loved by many. She adored anyone she encountered and always saw the good in people. She was a true southern bell with sharp wit, sass, sense of humor and a very kind and loving heart.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing her piano, and telling stories of the wondrous adventures of her years. She was very fond of the arts and found great joy in all things music, including the ballet and the opera. She attended Western Meadows Baptist Church while living in Durant, and Frederick Presbyterian Church in Frederick.

Billy Gay is survived by her loving son William Charles Oakley and wife Terrie of Jefferson, MD, daughter Judith Covalt of Dallas, TX; grandchildren Jody Covalt and husband Todd Terry of Dallas, TX, Roy Oakley of Mesquite, TX, Glen Oakley and wife Christa of Walkersville, MD and Megan Shankle of Brunswick, MD; great grandchildren Catherine and Sydney Oakley of Walkersville, MD. Billy is also lovingly remembered by many family members including Debbie Noonan and children and three adoring youngins, Skyler, Kenny and Ella. She will also be fondly remembered by June Oakley of Richardson, TX and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mildred Clark Jenner, Lola Ruth Kidd, Sybil Clark Walker, Anita June Prater, and Peggy Jane Welch and one brother Charles "Chick" Clark. A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life at 11 a.m. on Wednesday July 20, 2011 at the Frederick Presbyterian Church, 115 West 2nd Street, Frederick MD 21701. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Frederick Presbyterian Church.