Billie Tompkins

Billie D. Tompkins, 95 of Clifton Springs, NY passed away after a long beautiful life on November 3rd, 2026.

Billie was born in Morristown, Tennessee to Margaret Pauline Rollins and William Durham. She lived with her mother in Knoxville and met her future husband Charles F. Tompkins Jr. while attending the University of Tennessee for accounting studies. They were married on December 19th 1953. Her husband enlisted in the United States Air Force and the couple was relocated to California where Billie worked as a civilian on the base. They were blessed to have had 53 years of marriage and raised their 3 children in Tennessee, North Carolina, and eventually upstate New York.

Over the years Billie held administrative assistant positions at Rohm and Haas in Tennessee and Park Road Elementary School in Pittsford, NY. Prior to retirement she completed over 25 years of service as a sales associate for JC Penney’s. She loved working with people and helping others.

Billie had a passion for gardening, cruise traveling, casino/bingo, and buttercream frosting desserts. She was also known to have an amazing eye for fashion and decorating. Her biggest passion; however, was her love of animals which began as a young child spending time on her aunt’s farm in Tennessee. Over the years her dogs Bella, Sweet Pea, and Sugar were her favorites companions.

Billie loved her family and friends and she will be missed dearly. Those who had the chance to spend time with her were touched by her sense of humor, determination, and love of life.

She is preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Tompkins Jr. and son Dr. Charles F. Tompkins III. Survived by son Michael A. Tompkins (Sandy) and grandson Dalton. Daughter Kimberly A. Tompkins (Dr. Antonitto). Daughter- in- law Pam Tompkins and grandson Samuel. Granddaughter Morgan Smith (Travis) and great grandchildren Levi and Arianna (Jordon), and great-great-grandchild Jeremiah. Grandson Charles F. Tompkins IV (Ana) and great- grandchildren Grace and Catalina.

Funeral Services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, TN on Saturday, November 14th, at 1:30pm, with Pastor Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Focus on Cumberland County Animal Safety.