Bille Poamz of Eureka Springs, Ark., was born January 1, 1955 in Cherokee, Iowa, daughter of Donald and Lorene (Terry) Schmidt. She departed this life Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Springdale, Ark. at age 62.
Bille moved to Eureka Springs in 2004 from Lake Tahoe. She was an avid beader creating jewelry, sun catchers, hairsticks, and decorated found objects. She was one of the Artists in the Park and at the annual White Street Walk. She had a passion for music and showed at many music festivals as well. She always had a smile for everyone, loved to dance, travel, and be by the ocean.
She is survived by her sister, Linda Ehrp, and husband, Warren, of Schaller, Iowa; sister, Penny Sullivan of Schaller, brother, Wayne Schmidt, and wife, Nancy Wines, of Eureka Springs; sister, Lana Schmidt of Schaller; sister, Connie Urban of Newell, Iowa; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Lorene Schmidt and one brother, Ronnie Schmidt.
A Memorial Service was May 30, 2017, at the New Day Fellowship Church, Eureka Springs, Ark., with Pastor Darryl Harris officiating. A Prayer Service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Schaller, Iowa, with Pastor David Lyons officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc.© Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2017