Billie Katherine (B.Kaye) Stearman went to be with her Lord Jesus on May 7, 2024. On March 21, 1928, B.Kaye was born in a small cabin near Prescott, AR, to William (WT) and Josie White. On June 25, 1948, she married Samuel Marvin Stearman. They were married for 61 years.

After graduating from Bethany Peniel College (Southern Nazarene University), she also earned her Master's Degree in Education. She and her husband Sam pastored Nazarene churches in Kansas, Ohio, Michigan and Oklahoma. B.Kaye, Brother Sam and Dr. Ponder Gilliland co-founded NIROGA (Nazarene International Retreat of Golden Agers), and with Ralph West, founded ARMM (Association of Retired Ministers and Missionaries). Together, B.Kaye and Sam created SAM (Senior Adult Ministries) Tours for seniors, traveling to all 50 states, Mexico, and Canada.

Her love for students drew B.Kaye to teach school in Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, and Oklahoma. In Bethany, OK, she taught second grade where she was awarded Teacher of the Year. Everyone who knew B.Kaye would say that she brightened any room that she entered with her smile and enthusiasm. She was also known for her generous gift of hospitality.

B.Kaye was preceded in death by her husband, Sam; her parents; 1 brother; 1 sister; and her son, Sam, Jr.

She is survived by two sons, Steve Stearman and wife Vickie and Scott Stearman and wife Hermine, all of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Dustin Stearman and wife Laura of Bethany and Sharilyn Starling and husband Greg of Oklahoma City; and three great-grandchildren, Jake and Samantha Stearman, and Ben Starling.

Viewing will be Sunday, 11am-8pm with family present from 4-6pm. Funeral services will be Monday, May 13, 2:00pm, at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene.

The service was livestreamed and may be viewed on this obituary page.