LaPraim

Billie L. LaPraim, 73, of Bethel Township, formerly of Coos Bay, Ore., died Thursday in ACMH Hospital, Kittanning.

She was born Nov. 27, 1934, in Lebanon, Mo., to William and Byrl (Bailey) Smith.

She had lived in Coos Bay, Ore., for 24 years before moving to Bethel Township.

She was the manager of the Pacific Trailer and RV Park in Coos Bay.

She was a member of the Crossroads Vineyard Church in Holiday Park, Pa., and the Campfire Boys and Girls Club International.

Billie enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting, gardening and painting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James G. LaPraim, who died May 28, 2005; a brother, Leyland B. Smith; and a sister, Ola Fay Boyer.

She is survived by her children, Linda S. (John) Steele of Bethel Township, Curtis L. (Kathleen) LaPraim of Helena, Mont., and Janice M. (Marvin) Kelly of Coos Bay; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara J. (Lonnie) Jenkins of Orange, Calif.

<B>LaPRAIM </B>—<B> </B>Friends of Billie L. LaPraim, who died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10:30 a.m. until the service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the <B>CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY</B>, 100 Owens View Ave., Apollo. The Rev. Randy Caperton will officiate. Interment will be private.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crossroads Vineyard Church, 117 Sika Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239.To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.