Billie Rose Root (1943-2015)

  Billie Rose (Boston) Root of Wilson passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kan. at the age of 72.  
  She was born on Aug. 30, 1943 in Alva, Okla. to William “Bill” and Rose (Gibson) Boston. She graduated from Mount Healthy High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and went on to attend college for two years. On Aug. 10, 1964, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, George Root, in Sedan, Kan. This union was blessed with four children: Deana, Joseph, Ray, and Georgie. Together they raised their family in Russell, Kan., and later moved to Wilson, Kan.
  A lover of animals, Billie enjoyed spending time with George at the lease taking care of the cattle and tending to other chores. She was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson, Kan., was an avid reader, and liked playing games on the computer. But above all, the greatest love and joy in her life was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. Whether taking family vacations, attending events, or just being home together, being with family was the best time of all.
  Billie is survived by her husband, George Root of their home in Wilson; children, Deana Haynes and husband David of Mulvane, Joseph Root and wife Stacy of Sedgwick, Ray Root and wife Rolanda of Tooele, Utah, and Georgie Carter and husband Bryan of Haysville; mother, Rose Webb of Wilson; and grandchildren, Zach Haynes and fiancée Madison Leclair, Peyton Haynes, Jacqueline Root, Cauy Root, Jerry Root, Raegen Root, Riley Root, Easton Carter, and Korbyn Carter.
  She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Boston.
  Vigil service with Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Foster Mortuary Chapel. Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.

  The Proverbs writer says, “A good wife is far more precious than jewels.  She opens her mouth with wisdom and kindness, and looks well to the ways of her household.  Her children rise up and call her blessed.”  Billie lived her life every day as an example of these virtues.  A woman of faith, hope, and love, she taught us that the greatest of these is love, and her children, grandchildren, and generations to come will always call her blessed.