Billye Washington

BILLYE (DENA) VALESE WASHINGTON, 52, of Little Rock, departed this life and went home to glory on her birthday, April 6, 2014, surrounded by many family and friends. She is survived by her mother, Judy Green; brother, Richardo Washington; sister, Tanya Washington; nephew, Ahran Washington; niece, Paige Watkins; three aunts: Karen "Sue" Reese; Rose Tucker; Dr. Patricia McGraw; three uncles: Donald Washington; Phillip Williams; Donald Jefferson; and a host of cousins and special friends. Dena was preceded in life by her father, Willie "Billy" Albert Washington Jr. and four grandparents: Thurman Lee Freeman, Ann Lee Freeman Williams, Willie Albert Washington Sr. and Ruth Ellen Washington. Known to all that knew her, as "Dena," she was a very special daughter, sister, aunt and special friend who lived her life her way. She was beautiful, feisty, smart, and loved by all that new her. She excelled educationally, professionally and spiritually, and helped many during her fight for good causes. Dena graduated from Hall High School in 1981, received a B.A. in Advertising & Marketing from UALR, received an MBA from Webster University, and was one year away from receiving her Doctorate degree in Business Administration (DBA). She also obtained a license in interior decorating from Chandler School of Decorating.Dena was employed with Entergy Arkansas for 20 years; her various duties and responsibilities included working in the call-center as a customer service representative, coordinator for customer support, training coordinator and supervisor, supervisor over quality assurance/monitoring, and her most recent assignment was in compliance and systems support as an analyst and auditor over the calibration process.Dena was an active and dedicated member of Saint Andrew AME Church where she served as a steward; strategic planner; chaired various church programs; and served as secretary, vice-president, and president of the mass choir. She was also a member of the Cultural Enrichment Club. She was truly a shepherd for GOD and this angel's spirit will live on forever. Dena was also a member of the Pulaski County Democratic Party, Democratic Black Caucus, and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). Funeral arrangements are being made by Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 371-0111. The Family hour will be held at St. Andrew AME Church (3003 Bishop, L.R.) at 6 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Bethel AME Church in Little Rock (815 W. 16th Street) at 11 a.m. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. "Service You Can Trust."