Billie R. Herrick
September 26, 1943 – August 15, 2026
At her request at this time no public services are planned. Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Kairos Dwelling, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Billie Rae Herrick age 82 of Parchment passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026. Billie was born in Plainwell on September 26, 1943, the daughter of Raymond and Frances (Roberts) Fleeman. On May 5, 1962, she married Ralph Gordon Herrick who survives her. She and Ralph met as teenagers at their first jobs at Bellisle Cut Rate Store in Parchment. Ralph worked in the front and Billie worked at the soda fountain. After their marriage they went for two years to Alaska while Ralph was in the military. Ralph thought her father was going to kill him for taking his daughter so far away. Billie was the first and longtime school bus driver for Parchment Public Schools. For many years she drove special needs students. She and Ralph were lifelong members of the Parchment community and active in many community activities. They enjoyed their membership in the Kalamazoo Corvette Club. In their retirement they wintered in Bonita Springs, FL, where she spent many hours combing the beaches and collecting seashells. Billie was a special, one of kind person who was loved by many. Besides her husband, Billie is survived by her daughters, Lisa Nichols and Sherrie Herrick; grandchildren, James (Ashley) Nichols, Robert Nichols, Emily (Brady) Brouwer; great-grandchildren, Noelle, Cameron, Raeden; brother, Raymond “Mike” (Teresa) Fleeman; nieces and nephews; and countless friends. Billie was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Patricia.
What a great lady Billie was. She always thought of everyone. I remember going to Florida with Lisa to stay at their condo, and she made little goodie bags for us and put them on the pillow on our beds. Those little touches I still remember. She will be missed.❤️
Such a amazing person RIP my friend
The many hours of laughter, conversations, and life experience’s, that we’ve shared, are a treasure. Knowing you’re now at peace eases my heart. You will be missed, my sweet friend.
You left us in a better place by just being you. Rest in peace friend. You will live on in memories.
Many happy memories of special times together in Kalamazoo and with Kalamazoo Corvette Club activities and winters in Bonita Springs walking the beach and collecting shells. 🩷 Jan and Ernie
Billie was a lovely caring lady whom I had the pleasure to help care for her for just a short time. Rest in peace my dear friend 💕
Billie will be missed by many. We have so many good memories, from them showing us Hawaii the first time, to many trips to Fi., many Corvette friend trips, even one to the mountains of Tenn.
Rest now Billie, love you.❤️
Ralph: so sorry to hear of Billie’s passing. She was always smiling and so much fun to talk to. We met her at the KCC and she loved her Corvette time. May the Lord bring you and your family peace and comfort at this time of sorrow. Jim and Karen D
Billie, my heart aches that you had to suffer Alzheimers. We bonded so quickly when we met and I will cherish those memories. No matter what we talked about, we had fun. I will miss your beautiful smile and hearing you laugh, but, most of all I will remember your heart that loved your family and friends. Rest easy now Billie, I will always love our friendship and miss you. Until we meet again….
Billie was a wonderful friend to my husband and me we had many adventures together. She loved to shop at Beauls and Beauls outlet she would walk every aisle and always find a bargain. One of our favorite restaurants was Sweet Tomatoes it was a salad soup and dessert bar. I will miss her sense of humor
Joyce French
On behalf of the Bultje family, our deepest sympathy. Mom and Dad (John and Wilma) have been gone for years, but oh how they loved Billie and Ralph, Billie always with that smile. Thinking of you all.
So sorry to hear about Billie. She was one of the nicest ladies I’ve ever known. Always welcoming & happy. She will surely be missed.
Ralph and family we are so sorry for the loss of Billie. She was always fun to talk to and be around. We will never forget our Kalamazoo Corvette Club trip coming back from the upper peninsula when Rwrongway Ron got pulled over when he was leading. Ralph you asked how did you get out of a ticket? Hence I started calling you Dad and you know the rest of the story. So many fond memories. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil & I loved spending a few weeks down in Florida with you and Billie, shopping, Shelling and of course going to restaurants. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her. Linda and Phil
Sorry for your loss Ralph
Ralph, so very sorry your dear Billie has passed on to a better place! I recall the times my Dad, Bill Fisk worked on your house, he enjoyed you both! May your family and friend be of great support in the days, months and years to come!
I loved visiting and talking to Billie at Sandy Pines. She was an avid reader and shared her lists of books she read. I know she is missed by many.
So many wonderful memories of Ralph and Billie from back in the Bellisle era and forward. RIP Billie and prayers for Ralph, Lisa and family. 🙏🙏🙏