1947 ~ 2025
Billie Louise Newman
March 9, 1947 – December 20, 2025
Billie Louise Newman, age 78, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at her home in Herriman, Utah. She departed this world exactly as she had wished: in her own home and in her own bed, surrounded by the love of her family.
Billie was born on March 9, 1947, in Norton, Kansas, to Vernon Jackson and Louise Hull. In June 1987, she married the love of her life, Reed Newman. Together, they built a life in Herriman, where they resided for over 35 years. Billie was a fixture of the community, known for her independent spirit and her deep compassion for animals.
She was a devoted caretaker to many pets over the years, including her beloved beagle, Spooner, and her cats: Babykitty, Titan, Tobey, and Zara. Her kindness extended beyond her own front door, as she spent years feeding and looking after the local feral cat population. When she wasn’t tending to her animals, Billie was an avid and longtime fan of professional wrestling, never missing a chance to cheer on her favorite stars.
Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Louise; her husband, Reed Newman (May 2024); her son, Danny McCauley; and her daughter, Tina Christensen.
She is survived by her son Rick (Heidi) McCauley; step-daughters, Terrie Jones, Geri Timm, Melanie Nielsen, and Maxcene Torres; her son-in-law, Paul Christensen Sr.; and a legacy of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly.
Friends and family are invited to honor Billie’s life on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
A viewing will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Larkin Mortuary Riverton, 3688 West 12600 South, Riverton, Utah.
Graveside services will be held immediately following the viewing at Herriman City Cemetery, 12465 Pioneer Street, Herriman, Utah