Billie Faye Risacher
July 24, 1943 — July 5, 2021
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Billie F. Risacher, of Pawleys Island, SC wife of Robert
L. Risacher, departed this life Monday, July 5 2021,
following several years of declining health.
Billie was born on July 24, 1943 in Gastonia, NC the daughter of William D.
Brown and Letha Hall Brown. She graduated from Frederick High School,
Frederick, MD and held a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of
Massachusetts, as well as a Masters and Ph.D. from the
University of Delaware. She and her husband, Bob were married in 1963. In
addition to raising their children, Billie taught Mathematics and Mathematics
Education in the Mathematics and Computer Science Departments of The University
of Delaware, San Jose State University, Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney
College. She wrote many professional publications, contributed to and edited several books and made presentations
nationally and internationally.
Billie approached life with enthusiasm and boundless energy. She always had a
smile. She enjoyed hiking, swimming, boating, biking, singing, camping and
especially dancing. She loved her family dearly and took a special interest in
the lives of her grandchildren.
Billie was active in church and community. As a certified YMCA Instructor she taught Aerobics, Step, Pilates and Zumba at
several YMCAs and voluntarily in churches and her neighborhood. She was a
Hospice Volunteer and Crisis Pregnancy Counselor. Billie was also active as an
adult and children’s Sunday School teacher.
She leaves behind a loving family and many devoted friends and colleagues.
Billie was predeceased by both parents and three half-siblings. She is survived
by her husband Bob, three children, Tracy Bristow of Durham, NC, Kate Esser of Poolesville, MD and Daniel Risacher of Arlington,
VA, their spouses and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 26th at 11 AM at Puckett
Funeral Home in Farmville, VA. A grave site service will follow.
Remembrances may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice of Georgetown, SC, or
The Pregnancy Support Center of Southside Virginia