Ms. April Lynn Billey age 44, of Fayetteville, NC was born on August 5, 1981 to Rachel Billey of Fayetteville NC. She departed this life on October 18, 2025 at home.

April is preceded in death by grandmother Essie Mae Smiley, and grandfather Cauldwell Smiley both of Clinton NC.

She leaves to cherish her mother (Rachel Billey) of Fayetteville NC, two sisters Leah Lowery, Kesha Clark (Joe), of Fayetteville, NC.

Nephew Jacobie Clark and Niece Zena Clark both of Fayetteville NC.

We gather today to celebrate the life of April - a radiant soul whose heart overflowed with love, laughter and joy.

April didn't just move through life - she danced and sang through it. She lifted others with her hugs, and high fives, and shared her sunshine with everyone she met. She never met a stranger. Everyone was family to April. And a host of family and friends

It's okay that we hurt today. It's okay to cry, but as we cry, we can also smile, because we know April's spirit lives with us and her laughter echoes in our hearts, and her hugs still warm our memories.