Billie Maxine Barie

Princeton

Billie Maxine Barie, 92, of Princeton, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Princeton. She was the daughter of the late Cohler Colbertson and Iva E. Austin Colbertson.

Billie was a graduate of Graham High School. She was a former employee of Emico Corporation and Princeton Community Hospital. Billie was an active member of Memorial Church of Christ. Anyone who knew Billie knew she lived life to the fullest, she loved life, enjoyed dancing and truly loved children of all ages. She was like magnet; children were drawn to her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by four siblings, Jack, Dick, Buck Benny & Juanita.

Survivors include her devoted husband of 33 years, Donald E. “Danny” Barie, two children, Brenda Cichowski & husband (Stan), Emogene Johnson & husband Roger, Stepchildren, Danny Barie & wife Alita, Gary Barie & wife Holly, Theresa Atkins & husband Michael, Amanda Broyles & husband Paul III. 4 grandchildren, 4 great grand, 2 step grandchildren. One brother, Lawrence Colbertson. Several nephews and nieces.

Services to celebrate the life of Billie Barie will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Memorial Church of Christ, New Hope Road, Princeton with Kenneth Hylton speaking. Inurnment will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield-Tazewell Road, Bluefield VA. Friends may visit the family Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour. Friends may share condolences with the family via www.memorialfd.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Abel Crisis Center, 201 Sylvia Street, Bluefield WV 24701