Billie Kristina Whitehurst, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 after a short-term illness. Billie fought extremely hard to overcome her illness and endured much pain and discomfort. She was born in Edgecombe County to Shirley M. Whitehurst and the late William (Bill) Arthur Whitehurst.

Billie was a graduate of Rock Christian School and Edgecombe Community College with an ADN in nursing. Early in her career she worked with Wilson Memorial Hospital and then transitioned over to Home Health. Home Health nursing was her passion, she loved all her patients and their family.

Billie is survived by her children Whitney Marie Whitehurst (Lance), Heather Leigh Whitehurst, John Ashley Whitehurst, Hunter Allen Whitehurst (Katelin), Abigail Lynn Whitehurst, Grace Anne Whitehurst; grandchildren Caleb Dunaway, Trevor, Greyson, and Owen Turner; brother, William (Art) Whitehurst (Stacy); sister, Shelby W. Gardner (William), Karen W. Speight (Bud); nephew, Zach Speigh; nieces, Brittany Zacks (Aaron), Emily Darke (Brad), and Ashley Whitehurst.

Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. on Saturday December 11,2021 at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be Saturday December 11, 2021 at Carlisle Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. with burial following at Conetoe United Methodist Church Cemetery.