Billie Jo White Dirks

Billie Jo White Dirks

Age 86, of Potsdam, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. Billie Jo was born January 30, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the Late Bill & Dora (Cleghorn) Roberson. She graduated from Northridge High School in 1958. Later that year, she married John White. They were married until his death in 1995.

Billie worked at Dare Electronics in the accounts receivable department until she retired in 1989, but her primary focus was always her family. She worked hard and encouraged others to do the same. She was an amazing cook and loved to share recipes. She was known for her kindness and sass in life and was remembered by all who met her. She fostered 60-plus children over 35 years, and many still consider her their mama. She was a strong believer in Jesus Christ and brought many to his light. She was part of the Northridge High School Alumni and stayed in touch with many life long friends until her death. She was a member of the Red Hats Society and attended the First Baptist Church of Union. She was preceded in death by her late husband, John White, and sister, Betty Brown.

She was survived by her husband of 11 years, Randy Dirks, her brothers Rick Allen (June), Doc Roberson (Vicky), and her children, Toni Pennington (Dave), Barb Sammons, Lawanna Guin (Israel), J.R. Kimsey, and Tami Lipps. She was also survived by her grandchildren, Jessie (Josh), Shelby, Cole (Kati), Madison, Craig, Travis (Meagan), Morgan (James), Shane, Christina, Zachariah, Christian, Ethan, and Olivia, as well as 11 great-grandchildren, many beloved foster children and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family will be receiving friends from 12:00-2:00 pm, Saturday, April 11, at the First Baptist Church of Union, 219 Shaw Road, Union, Oh 45322. Funeral services will follow at 2:00pm with Billie Jo’s nephew, Casey Allen, officiating. A celebration of Life potluck will follow services and be held at Milton Union Senior Center, 435 Hamilton St., West Milton, OH 45383. A private, family burial will take place on Monday at Arlington Cemetery.