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Billie Danley

October 17, 1932 - September 11, 2026
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Saturday 10/3, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Saturday 10/3, 11:00 am

A Life Devoted to Faith and Family

Our beloved mother, Mrs. Billie Danley, a true virtuous woman who feared the Lord, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on September 11, 2026.

Born in Okolona, Arkansas, on October 17, 1932, to her late parents, William Braggs and Rosie Lee Braggs, she grew up with rich stories of the old days, fondly remembering her upbringing and her childhood horse. She was a straight shooter who always told the absolute truth with love, guiding her family with firm wisdom, strength, and an unwavering commitment to what was right.

She was married in Blytheville, Arkansas, to the love of her life, John Henry Danley, Sr. He was her first and only love, and together they shared more than 50 years of marriage. She was a dedicated and devoted wife, faithfully standing beside her husband and honoring her sacred marriage vows until the very end. Their marriage was built upon love, faith, commitment, and an enduring partnership. Together, they were the ultimate pillars of their family, beautifully living out their promise to lift one another up through every season of life.

When her beloved husband was called home, she carried forward the legacy they built together. She remained devoted to the family they created, preserving the values, love, strength, and faith that defined their marriage. Her commitment to John and to their family never wavered. Even after his passing, his presence remained a cherished part of her heart and her story. She carried their shared legacy forward, sustained by her greatest love of all: Jesus Christ.

A Woman of Faith, Love, and Family

Mom loved entertaining and filling her home with warmth, laughter, food, and love. Her home was a place where family could gather and feel welcomed. She had a way of making people feel cared for, while never being afraid to speak the truth when guidance was needed.

In her quiet time, she found great joy in watching cowboy movies and listening to pastors and inspirational speakers on television. She especially loved the preaching of Terry Anderson and the inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and she would peacefully drift off to sleep each night with their messages filling her room.

Above all, Mom loved God and her family. Her faith was not simply something she spoke about—it was something she lived. Through every joy, every hardship, every loss, and every season of life, her relationship with Jesus remained her foundation.

She was preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband, John Henry Danley Sr.; her parents, William Braggs and Rosie Lee Braggs; her brother, William Braggs, Jr.; and her two sisters, Dorothy Graham, and Rosie Sims.

She leaves behind a beautiful, thriving family who will forever carry her teachings, wisdom, strength, and love in their hearts:

Her Loving Children:

Velma Danley-King, Betty Danley-Putnam (Arthur), Johnnie Washington (Edward), and Dr. John Danley, Jr. (Leesa).

Her 14 Cherished Grandchildren:

Shanan Danley, whom she lovingly raised as a son,

Leslie, Praton, Curetia, Drumain, Arthur Jr., Jo’Nell, Ashley, John III, Kent, Jocelyn, Isaiah and JadaPaige.

A blessed host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins, who represent the generations of love she planted and the legacy she leaves behind; along with her beloved brothers, John Ashley, Thedious Braggs and sister, Jackie Dickinson, whom she was blessed to come to know later in life.

Special Acknowledgments & Thanks

The family wishes to express their deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice team for the exceptional, tender, and compassionate care they provided to our family during Mom’s final season of life.

A very special thank you to her nieces: Tami, for the beautiful and thoughtful gifts, and Sharon Burt, for the overwhelming love and care you continually poured out. Your kindness, compassion, and generosity will never be forgotten.

Mom’s life was a testimony of faith, love, marriage, motherhood, family, strength, and devotion to God. She loved deeply, spoke truthfully, gave generously, and stood firmly on the foundation of her faith.

She has finished her race.

She has kept the faith.

And now, she is resting safely and peacefully in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Well done, Mom. Your love lives on through every generation.

Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Four adults outdoors beside tropical plants; elderly woman in a wheelchair center, wearing leopard print, with a man and two women standing.
Group portrait of a diverse crowd of adults and children posing together indoors in front of wood-paneled walls. Many are smiling at the camera.
Grandmother seated center with two boys and two girls gathered around her for a warm family photo, everyone smiling.
Caregiver in camo jacket leaning over an elderly woman in a light gray dress seated in a wheelchair indoors.
Family group indoors posing for a photo around an elderly woman in a lavender dress and wheelchair, with adults and children nearby.
Older woman with gray hair rests her head on her hand while seated in a beige chair, wearing a colorful floral dress.
A woman and a boy pose together in a living room with brown curtains, a tufted green sofa, and framed photos on a sideboard behind them.
Two women in formal dresses posing indoors, smiling, beside a framed painting on a grey wall.
Older Black woman with short gray hair sits at a dining table, holding a rosary and looking toward the camera, with pink flowers in the foreground.
Group of five adults posing for a photo in front of a Las Vegas skyline backdrop, with casino signs visible in the background (MGM Grand).
Smiling woman with short black hair wearing a blue-to-purple gradient top, standing indoors with beige curtains behind her and plants nearby.
Smiling elderly man in a suit and fedora beside an elderly woman in a teal dress at a social event.
A smiling older couple at a wedding, the man in a tuxedo and bow tie embracing a bride in a lace dress with a floral background behind them.
Smiling woman seated in an orange chair wearing a dark top and pendant necklace, with beige curtains and a lamp in the background.
Two smiling women posing closely together at a celebration, wearing light-colored outfits inside a decorated venue.
Woman in a purple blouse stands beside a man in a white shirt and bow tie who is holding a baby in a kitchen with wooden cabinets behind them, a family portrait.
Two women in white shirts stand close together, smiling, with a crowded outdoor plaza behind them at a public event.
Four people posing together and smiling, holding hands in a casual indoor setting, wearing light-colored outfits.
Four women posing together at a party in vintage 1970s outfits in a bar or club setting, smiling at the camera.
A smiling elderly woman in a red top and a man in a plaid shirt sit at a dining table, with a younger man standing behind them, in a warmly dressed family gathering with autumn decor in the background.
Smiling elderly woman in a light blouse beside an older man in a suit posing for a studio portrait with a gentle embrace.
Grandmother cradling a smiling baby in a kitchen, both looking at each other warmly
Group of five adults posing outdoors in white outfits, smiling for a family photo under a tree by a house.
Young woman stands behind an elderly woman in a wheelchair, both looking at the camera in a wood-paneled room.
Smiling multigenerational family portrait in formal attire: woman in pink dress left, seated elderly woman in white front, and others standing around.
Two elderly women sit close together on a bed, holding hands and smiling at the camera.
Close-up of an elderly woman with gray hair, wearing a blue patterned blouse, seated in a beige chair with hands resting on a table.
Close-up of an elderly woman with short white hair wearing a red and black floral blouse, gold necklace, seated on a tan chair.
Three smiling elderly women sit close together on a beige sofa, arms around each other, posing for the photo.
Two smiling women sit closely together indoors, one with white hair and glasses in a coral top, the other with gray hair in a green dress with a lace trim.
Close-up of an elderly woman with white hair wearing a pink lace top, smiling in a bright cafe setting.
Older woman with short gray hair wearing red sunglasses, seated on a beige chair, hands folded on lap in a patterned navy blouse.
A diverse group of people, including an elderly woman in a purple dress, posing together and smiling indoors.
Two women in the foreground smile at the camera as a crowd gathers in a busy outdoor plaza with modern buildings behind them.
Two elderly women sharing a hug at a community event, seated by a red table with a wheelchair in the foreground.
Close-up of an older woman wearing oversized maroon sunglasses and a purple coat indoors, with a large clock on the wall behind her.
Older woman with white hair sits in a recliner, holding a pink gift card featuring her photo on the front.
Smiling man leans over two elderly women in wheelchairs outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and a blue sky behind them.
Elderly woman in a wheelchair in the foreground with three children behind her in a doorway, indoors and smiling.
Two women posing closely for a selfie indoors, smiling at the camera; one with gray curly hair on the left and a younger woman wearing a dark scarf on the right.
Older woman in a wheelchair at a restaurant table, raising hands in a friendly gesture with plates and drinks in front of her.
Group of smiling adults seated around a restaurant table with plates, glasses, and condiments, posing for a photo.
Close-up selfie of an elderly woman with gray hair, wearing a pink top and black sweater, in a cozy room with wood trim and a round mirror.
Three elderly women posing for a selfie in a cozy living room, with a walker visible in the background.
Older woman in a clinic with a blood pressure cuff on her arm and a wall gauge in the background.
Older woman with white hair wearing oversized black sunglasses and a bright yellow textured jacket over a navy floral dress indoors.
Elderly woman in a floral dress sits in a wheelchair at the foreground, with a smiling man leaning over from behind in a large event hall.
Close-up of smiling elderly woman with gray hair wearing a black and white floral blouse, taking a selfie in a room with chairs.
Close-up of an elderly woman with gray hair and hoop earrings, wearing a white floral blouse and a black-and-white shawl indoors by a staircase.
Three smiling senior women pose together at a wood-paneled restaurant table, with a TV and framed art in the background.
Smiling group at a rustic restaurant table, with an elderly woman in a wheelchair in the foreground wearing a leopard print shawl and a man and child beside her. Behind them, two women stand and chat, and other diners sit at tables in a wood-paneled room.
Two smiling elderly women sit at a wooden table in a restaurant, hands resting on a menu, with a TV playing basketball in the background and warm wood-paneled walls.
Elderly woman in a wheelchair wearing a black-and-white checkered shawl sits at a doorway inside a home, with another person standing nearby in a green shirt.
Close-up of an elderly woman with gray hair and pink lipstick, wearing a black shirt with pink script text, indoors.
Older woman with short gray hair wearing a black Champion shirt, seated by a window in a wood-paneled room.
Elderly woman with short gray hair, wearing a pink-gray striped sweater, seated indoors in a wheelchair with a decorative mirror and chandelier behind her.
Elderly woman standing behind a red mobility walker indoors, looking at the camera.
Older woman in a wheelchair smiling at the camera, wearing a red and black patterned blouse indoors.
Multi-generational family posing indoors in a living room with a brick fireplace behind them, smiling at the camera.
Smiling elderly woman in a blue shawl seated, with a gray‑haired caregiver standing behind her in a cozy living room.
Group portrait of six people indoors by a large window: two boys standing on the left, an elderly woman seated center, a young girl with a ponytail, another girl with braids, and a smiling teen girl on the right.
Close-up of an elderly woman in a light-striped hospital gown sitting in a blue chair, smiling at the camera. Background shows a kitchen area.
Elderly woman sitting at a table being assisted by a man, with a computer monitor and a stuffed bear nearby in a home dining area.
Smiling elderly woman in a lavender dress sits in a walker, with a man in a gray suit and lavender shirt standing behind her and a woman in black beside them against wooden paneling.
Group of five people posing indoors; an elderly woman in a wheelchair is center, surrounded by four smiling relatives standing or kneeling nearby.
A group of six smiling adults posing together indoors, with one in a walker, in front of wood-paneled wall.
Older person in a wheelchair resting with a white napkin on their lap, indoors beside a wooden wall paneling.
Two elderly adults lean in toward each other with foreheads touching at a banquet table during a celebration.
Senior woman in a lavender dress seated at a table during a birthday party, smiling as guests chat nearby
Four adults posing outdoors among large tropical plants; an elderly woman in a wheelchair sits center, flanked by a man and two women, all smiling.
Two people smile for a selfie in a room with bookshelves in the background.
Elderly woman in a wheelchair wearing a blue paisley top, sunglasses on her head, sitting in a building lobby.
Grandmother sits with a young child resting his head on her lap in a shop, with newspapers on the counter nearby.
Two elderly African American women sitting side by side in a wood-paneled room, looking at the camera.
Two smiling elderly African American women sit close together, arms around each other, on a wooden bench with framed photos on a wood-paneled wall behind them.
Elderly woman in a leopard-print dress sitting in a wheelchair outdoors among large tropical plants, looking at the camera.
A smiling elderly couple posing in wedding attire inside an oval frame, surrounded by red rose petals.
Three women sit closely on a gray sofa, smiling at the camera in a living room background with bottles and photos on a cabinet behind them.
Four adults posed on a sofa, smiling at the camera in a living room with butterfly wall decor behind them.
Six adults gathered on a living-room couch, smiling for the camera with butterfly wall decor in the background.
A classroom scene with a man in a black shirt and a girl in a wheelchair at the foreground, and several adults in the background near bulletin boards and a clock on the wall.
Young woman in a black shirt behind an elderly woman in a wheelchair, posing in front of a Class of 2022 backdrop.
Group of children and seniors in wheelchairs posing indoors at a celebration, with a 'Class of 20' backdrop on the right and large windows behind.
Three smiling people pose together indoors; an elderly woman in a red outfit sits in a wheelchair, flanked by two younger relatives.
Group of six people smiling for a casual indoor photo, including an elderly woman in a red outfit in a wheelchair and a young girl on the right, with a brick fireplace in the background.
Older woman in a red sweatshirt with 'BLESSED' on the chest, using a walker in a home hallway.
Close-up selfie of a smiling man and an older woman cuddled together in a home setting, likely a kitchen, both looking at the camera.
Elderly woman in a white blouse sits at a restaurant table as a man hugs her from behind, with a menu visible on the table in the foreground.
Two smiling women sit at a restaurant table, one in a white blouse and the other in a blue patterned top, with a drink and a menu in front of them.
Close-up of an elderly woman with short gray hair wearing a floral blouse, seated indoors near a decorative wine rack.
Three women sit at a wooden table in a cafe, smiling, with cups, glasses and napkins on the table in front of them.
Portrait of an elderly woman with short gray hair wearing a colorful floral blouse, seated indoors by a decorative rack of wine bottles.
Elderly woman with white hair stands by a wooden railing in a patterned multicolor dress, looking at the camera.
Grandmother and young girl smiling together indoors, standing by a wooden door in a home.
A smiling elderly woman takes a close-up selfie with three children gathered behind her indoors.
Elderly woman seated in a gray cardigan and striped pants, wearing an orange flower crown filter and smiling at the camera.
Older woman in a black jacket smiling at a banquet table with silverware in a patterned carpeted room.
Older woman with gray hair wearing a light blue textured blazer, white blouse, pinstriped pants, and silver sandals, standing by a recycling bin in a indoor setting
Two smiling women posing together in a hotel hallway, one in a red top and the other in a gray cardigan with name badges visible on their chests.
Two smiling women take a selfie in a chandelier-lit banquet hall with beige paneled walls behind them.
Elderly woman painting a white sculpture at a colorful craft table filled with paint pots in a bright room.
Three women sit close together in an airplane cabin, smiling for a selfie beside the window and seats ahead of them.
Group of smiling women in a conference room taking a selfie, wearing name badges and lanyards.
Man and elderly woman smiling at a restaurant table, posing with peace signs; pink drink in foreground and sunglasses on the table.
Elderly woman in a turquoise cardigan seated at a cafe table with sunglasses on the table in front and copper pots in the background.
Close-up selfie of an elderly woman with white hair, wearing sunglasses on her head and a denim jacket.
Smiling elderly woman with short gray hair in a pink jacket and floral dress, seated near a glass door.
Two smiling elderly people, a man in a suit and a woman in a leopard-print outfit, stand together in a parking lot beside a silver SUV.
Three adults in formal attire pose for a photo: two men in suits flank an elderly woman in a red dress with a corsage and clutch, at a celebration.
A man in a suit hands a small package to an elderly woman in a red dress at an indoor event, others in background.
African American woman standing in a mid-century kitchen, wearing a light blouse and plaid pants, looking at the camera with appliances in the background.
Three women posing at a wedding: the bride in a white gown and veil stands with two bridesmaids in purple and light blue dresses indoors.
Woman with glasses in a blue dress standing indoors near yellow curtains and a vintage TV in the corner.
Woman in a brown shirt stands at a kitchen counter, opening a cylindrical can in a mid‑century kitchen.
Group of five people posing indoors: two children in colorful jackets and three adults in coats.
Person in a red shirt leans through a round hole in a rustic wooden frame while bystanders watch at an outdoor amusement area.
Two people pose together in a doorway inside a warmly lit home; a man in a plaid shirt and glasses stands beside an older woman smiling. Artwork and a wall phone are visible in the background.
Two women pose together and smile at a celebratory event, one in a purple floral top and the other in a light floral blouse with sunglasses hanging from her neckline.
Two women seated at a restaurant table, smiling for a photo at night-time dining setting.
A family group posing in a kitchen: an elderly woman in a denim jacket, a man in the middle, and a smiling woman in a pink top on the right, all with arms around each other.
Two women pose together indoors, smiling, one in a black-and-gold patterned dress and the other in a light blouse with short gray hair.
A family gathers in a living room around a lit Christmas tree, with adults and children smiling for a photo.
Family portrait from the 1960s: several adults pose indoors, wearing period clothing with soft colors and prints.
Four women in 1970s attire posing together at a social event, standing in a line and smiling at the camera.
Portrait of an elderly woman with short gray curly hair, wearing a beige jacket, indoors near a camera setup.
Two women sit together against a stone exterior wall; the woman on the left wears a bright blue shirt and uses a walker, while another person sits to her right smiling.
Family poses for a group photo on a red carpet indoors, with a staircase in the background and two small children in front.
Grandmother and child looking at a yellow card together at a kitchen table with a blue lunch bag nearby
Five women in mid-20th-century dresses stand together on a sidewalk beside a white picket fence, posing for a photo outdoors.
Two women pose together in a framed photo, each wearing festive outfits and red floral accessories, standing in front of brown drapes.
A family poses together in a living room, smiling for the photo (two women on each side, a man in back, a woman holds a baby).
Grandmother with gray hair holding a newborn, while a boy in a striped shirt stands near a doorway in a home.
Black-and-white photo of a woman in a loose hospital-style gown and head wrap standing beside a kitchen counter, looking to the side, with a cabinet of dishes visible behind her.
Grandmother and young granddaughter pose for a photo indoors, smiling together; the grandmother wears a white lace dress and gold jewelry, the girl wears a navy polka-dot dress.
Two women pose together in a lobby; one seated in a wheelchair wearing a white top and blue jeans, the other standing beside her in a black jacket and blue top, large floral arrangement behind them
Elderly woman with short gray hair wearing a burgundy dress and black cardigan, seated on a wooden bench indoors.
A woman kneels beside a decorated Christmas tree indoors, with presents beneath and framed photos on the table in the background.
Four people posing together indoors, smiling for a family photo?
Smiling woman with gray hair standing behind an older woman, both in dark clothing, against a gray backdrop.
Three people indoors; two women kiss a man on the cheek in a casual group photo, living room backdrop with a curtain.
Bride in a white wedding dress and veil stands with a smiling woman in pale dress and a man in a tuxedo indoors.
Two people smile on a porch: a man in a blue shirt with a child on his lap in front of a window with a decorative iron grille.
Five adults posing together indoors, all wearing white tops and smiling at the camera.
Smiling man in a white Southpole t-shirt with a necklace stands next to an elderly woman in a denim jacket, arm around her, posing indoors.
Group of five people posing outdoors for a graduation photo; a young woman in a blue cap and gown stands center, flanked by family members in light-colored outfits against a green hedge backdrop.
Dimly lit room with two people seated at a wooden table; pizza on a plate to the right and scattered confetti or paper pieces on a blue tablecloth in the foreground.
Family of four posing on the front steps of a cream-colored house with a decorative dark porch, address sign 501 Auburn visible on the railing.
Elderly woman with gray hair in a blue jacket sits on a pink bench next to a young child with a pacifier in a shopping mall.”
Three people posing indoors: a man in a dark navy suit, a woman in an orange dress, and an elderly woman in a wheelchair in front of them.
Elderly woman in a wheelchair receiving a hug from a man outdoors among tropical plants.
Three generations posing outdoors: an elderly woman in a wheelchair flanked by a man and a woman among tropical plants.
Three smiling women sit at a table with plates and drinks during a celebration outside the frame of the photo's edge.
Three people posing for a photo at a social event, with microphones and a plant visible in the background.
Two people standing near a fountain outdoors; man in a gray shirt with a 'Guess' logo and a white headwrap, woman in white with a black bag.
Three women pose in front of a Graceland mural; two wear blue jackets and one wears a white dress.
Six people pose together in a living room, including two women on the left, a woman in red seated in a wheelchair center, a man in a hoodie on the right, and a young girl on the far right beside him.
Three smiling women seated at a round banquet table in a hotel ballroom, posing for a photo in formal attire.
Elderly woman in a silver lace dress seated at a banquet table in a formal event hall.
Two elderly women in red outfits pose in front of a red Spirit of Washington train with an American flag visible behind them.
Smiling young man kneels beside an elderly woman in a wheelchair on a sunny patio, with a metal fence and pool area in the background.
Close-up of an elderly woman wearing blue mirrored sunglasses and a white shirt, indoors, with gold jewelry
Older woman in a wheelchair holding a purple notebook and a smartphone outside a brick building with glass doors.
Elderly woman with short gray hair wearing a red and black floral dress, standing with a cane in a bedroom by a bed and a black door behind her.
Smiling elderly woman with short gray hair wearing a turquoise cardigan, seated indoors in front of white doors.
Two women indoors, one elderly in a bright geometric-patterned dress smiling beside a younger woman in a black hoodie.
Elderly woman in a lavender dress sits in a wheelchair, flanked by a smiling couple at a formal event in a wood-paneled room.
Family gathers for a photo indoors: elderly woman in a wheelchair center, flanked by four adults with bright outfits and smiles.
Smiling elderly woman in a wheelchair with a friend standing beside her, surrounded by pink and white flowers and a bright, heavenly backdrop with a gate.
Two smiling women pose together: a standing woman in a denim jacket and sunglasses beside a seated elderly woman in a blue paisley top.
Group of four adults at a restaurant posing for a photo, smiling at the camera with drinks on the table.
Two elderly women in bright dresses (pink and red) smiling together indoors in a home setting, posing by a door in a vintage photo.
Framed photo of two smiling women, an elderly woman with gray hair on the left and a younger woman with curly hair and glasses on the right.
Man hugs an older woman from behind in a kitchen, both smiling at the camera. A warm, affectionate moment.
Caregiver leaning toward an elderly woman in bed, providing comfort in a sunlit room.
Close-up of an elderly woman with white hair wearing a white graphic tee, arms crossed, in a casual setting with bottles on a counter behind her
Two smiling women taking a close-up selfie outside, with a beige stucco wall and a blue-tinted window behind them behind them.
Elderly woman with short white hair standing with a microphone in a plaid dress in a living room with Christmas decorations nearby.
Two elderly women in white outfits share a caring moment, leaning toward each other with walkers nearby in a sunny indoor hallway.
Elderly woman in a yellow tropical dress sits in a wheelchair in the foreground while four friends chat near a brick wall and blue chairs behind her.
Close-up of an elderly woman with short gray hair, wearing a patterned blouse and gold jewelry, resting her arms on a table.
Old woman in a patterned dress seated in a wheelchair, making a peace sign, with a smiling man in a white shirt leaning beside her under purple lighting.
Two elderly women sit on a dark sofa at home, with mobility walkers in front and a tablet resting on the arm of the sofa nearby.
Elderly woman in a wheelchair holding a vase of mixed flowers, looking at the camera with a gentle smile.
Older woman with gray hair and pink lipstick wearing a patterned blouse, seated indoors by a doorway.
Old woman seated in a car passenger seat, wearing a green sweater and camouflage pants, looking toward the camera with a concerned expression while strapped in.
Elderly woman with short white hair sits on a dark sofa, wearing a pink and purple floral blouse, hands resting on a table.
Elderly woman in a floral maroon blouse sits in a wheelchair, holding a voter form toward the camera in a bright living room.
Older woman washing dishes at a kitchen sink, wearing a bright pink and blue patterned garment, with a wheelchair nearby.
Close-up of smiling elderly African American woman in a wheelchair, wearing a dark T-shirt with a yellow sunflower graphic and bold lettering nearby.
Bride and groom walking down church aisle after ceremony, she in white gown with veil and blue bouquet, he in black tuxedo.
Smiling group of passengers on a airplane, taking a close-up selfie in a cabin with overhead bins visible in the background.
Older woman with gray hair sits on a beige couch, hands clasped in her lap, wearing a cream dress with orange, purple, and yellow floral pattern.
Family posing outdoors beside a large 'I heart Mom' sculpture, with an elderly woman in a wheelchair at the front.
Two elderly women with gray hair posing for a close-up selfie in a store, both smiling softly, wearing peach lace tops.
Two elderly women sit closely on a couch, smiling, with their hands interlaced over a light blue quilt. The woman on the left wears a red floral blouse, the woman on the right wears a blue floral shirt and glasses.
Elderly woman with short gray hair in a burgundy top, seated near a walker in a striped beige room.
Man leans over and smiles with an elderly woman in a red sweater, seated in a wheelchair indoors beside a brick fireplace.
Close-up of an elderly woman with gray hair, seated on a beige chair, wearing a black-and-white floral blouse.
Two smiling women sit close together on a gray couch, wearing bright red and lime outfits, in a cozy living room.
Older person wearing oversized black sunglasses and a zebra-print hat, with a black-and-white plaid shirt indoors.
Group of four posing in a recreation center lobby, with a woman in a red dress in a wheelchair in the foreground.
Three adults outdoors pose for a photo: two elderly women in wheelchairs wearing sunglasses, with a smiling man standing behind them on a sunny day.
Man on a black leather sofa takes a selfie with his phone while an elderly woman beside him eats from a bowl in a living room.
Group of diverse women posing together in a conference room; some seated, some standing behind, all wearing name badges.
Two women posing for a selfie: younger with dark hair on left, older with gray hair and red floral scarf on right.
Two women posing for a selfie in a store; foreground shows a woman in a pink sweater smiling, an older woman with white hair in a black jacket beside her, and a wheelchair visible in the foreground.
Two women smiling for a selfie against a purple wall with framed palm-tree pictures in the background.
Two women take a close-up selfie indoors, smiling at the camera with blue walls and palm-framed artwork in the background.
Group of people walking on a sunny seaside pier; an elderly woman in a wheelchair is pushed by a man in a dark jacket while others stroll behind; a partial selfie of a woman is visible in the foreground on the right.
Older woman on a wooden staircase wearing a bright orange lace dress, with bold layered necklace and earrings, looking at the camera.
Group of elderly people relaxing in a living room, chatting and smiling together in chairs and a wheelchair setup.
Smiling man behind an elderly woman, both making peace signs at a restaurant table.
Caregivers attend to an elderly woman resting in a hospital-style bed in a bedroom setting with a medical device nearby
Elderly Black woman in a wheelchair, wearing a red and black patterned top, gold hoop earrings, and a necklace indoors.
Two smiling women pose for a selfie at a table in a community center, one in a red blouse, the other in blue, with a wheelchair nearby and juice dispensers in the background.
Older woman leaning over a patient in a hospital bed, smiling, with medical equipment on the wall behind them.
Group of four adults posing together in a tiled lobby, with a woman in a red dress in a wheelchair in front and a sign for N.E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center behind them.
Smiling couple at a wedding: man in a tuxedo with glasses and bow tie, woman in a lace dress with veil and floral headpiece, posing in front of blue-white floral backdrop.
Bride and groom center stage, flanked by bridesmaids in blue dresses inside a church sanctuary.
Older woman with gray hair sitting in a chair, holding a child and a stuffed bear in a cozy living room.
Older woman resting in a beige recliner wearing lavender outfit, hands on armrests in a cozy living room.
Close-up of an older woman looking slightly downward, with gray hair pulled back and wearing a striped shirt.
Projection screen shows a portrait of an elderly woman in a white dress and hat; audience member’s head visible in the foreground.
Elderly woman in a wheelchair surrounded by four adults indoors, posing for a group photo; wood-paneled wall in background on stage-like setting with chairs nearby.
Group of diverse adults and children in colorful costumes posing for a photo indoors in a room with wood paneling.
Elderly couple embracing indoors, man kissing a woman on the cheek with a framed painting in the background.
Group of African American seniors posing around a table at a family gathering; woman in red foreground left, man in plaid shirt foreground right, with three adults standing behind them.
Elderly woman in a wheelchair at a lobby table, assisted by two younger people near sunlit windows.
Three adults sit together indoors: an elderly woman in a wheelchair wrapped in a black-and-white blanket, flanked by a man and a woman smiling at the camera.
Young man and elderly woman sitting close together on a beige couch, smiling at the camera.
Family group photo in a wood-paneled room; two adults and a baby with a pacifier sit together, smiling, with a staircase in the background.
Group of four women posing together at a social event, wearing bright floral dresses and sunglasses in a warm indoor setting.
Older woman in a white wedding dress with veil and bouquet, standing indoors.
Two women pose indoors behind a glass pane, with a bouquet of flowers in the foreground.
Two people stand together indoors: a smiling woman in a dark dress on the left and a man in a suit on the right, with yellow curtains behind them.
Two women posing together indoors, smiling at the camera; one wears a black-and-white patterned dress, the other in a purple striped dress holding a red bag and a phone.
Two women stand together in a cozy living room, posing for a photo; one wears a white dress and the other a patterned skirt with a white blouse.
Older woman in a red dress standing with two men in suits at a nighttime indoor event, smiling for the photo.
Two people posing together indoors: a smiling woman with glasses in the foreground and a man partially visible beside her.
A multi-generational family posing together indoors, with a child holding a teddy bear and four adults smiling.
People gathered around a table in a warm, wood-paneled room, smiling and posing for a casual group photo.
Three seniors posing together in an event hall: elderly woman in a wheelchair flanked by a smiling woman in lavender jacket and a man in a purple suit and hat, with a podium on the left.
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9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Saturday 10/3, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Saturday 10/3, 11:00 am
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A Life Devoted to Faith and Family Our beloved mother, Mrs. Billie Danley, a true virtuous woman who feared the Lord, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on September 11, 2026. Born in Okolona, Arkansas, on October 17, 1932, to her late parents, William Braggs and Rosie Lee Braggs, she grew up with richContinue Reading

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Jean Wilson Christopher left a message on October 3, 2026:
John and Leesa, Thank you for allowing Mom, Dad and me to attend this service. Our hearts are heavy. Your Mom was a beautiful lady. We love her and we love you all.
Anotha & Daisy Burt left a message on October 1, 2026:
To: Sharon and the entire Danley Family: We send our heartfelt sympathy to you during this difficult time. We pray you will find peace in knowing your love one is resting in the arms of the Lord, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, she lived a life of faith now she has received her eternal rewards, may you find hope in John 11:25-26, may her memories bring you comfort with our love and prayers. Anotha & Daisy Burt
Paper Machinery Corporation left a message on October 1, 2026:
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of Billie Jean. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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