BILLIE SCARBORO KAUFFMAN

Billie Scarboro Kauffman, born September 27, 1942, passed away peacefully in Murphy NC, at the home of her daughter Shelley, on September 3, 2024. Billie was born in Key West, Florida to Hazel and Bill West. The family moved around due to her father’s enlistment in the Coast Guard, finally settling in Madison, Florida. She graduated from Madison High School, where she was, an All-Star basketball player and Homecoming Queen / Miss MHS her senior year. After graduation Billie married Beryle Scarboro and moved to Greenville, Florida where she operated her beauty parlor, Billie’s Beauty Salon, until they opened an IGA grocery store that served the community for 30+ years. She additionally worked for the United States Post Office in Greenville until her retirement. They were a well-loved couple with many friends and family throughout the area. They were married for 50 plus years until his passing. She was Blessed to remarry, Jim Kauffman, and spent 10 wonderful years "seeing the Country" in their camper and attending tractor shows. They made their home in Fernandina Beach, Florida and ultimately settled in Dowling Park at Adventist Christian Village. She was a wonderful Mother, wife and friend. She served her community as a Beautician, the Church Organist and Youth Choir Director at Greenville Baptist Church. She taught multiple years for Vacation Bible School and many other endeavors in the town. She was a wonderful cook and made her home beautiful with her gardening and decorating skills. She was a talented artist, an avid reader and loved to go fishing. She is survived by her Husband, Jim Kauffman, Daughters ~ Renay Cummings (Craig), and granddaughters Savannah and Reagan. ~ Rachelle Fowler (Dave), grandchildren Rebekah, Drake and Matthew, and multiple nephews. She was preceded in death by Her Husband, Beryle Scarboro, her parents, William L and Hazel West; and her brother, Duane L. West. Her funeral will be at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel (850)973-2258, on Monday, September 9, with visitation at 10:30am and service at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, Florida. You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our website at beggsfuneral.com.

BILLIE SCARBORO KAUFFMAN

September 27, 1942 - September 3, 2024