Obituary of Billie Jo McGarvie

Billie Jo McGarvie, 44, of Titusville, passed away Wednesday morning December 23, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie.

            She was born on July 15, 1976 in Titusville, a daughter of William McGarvie and the late Sandra Kline Nichols McGarvie. 

            Billie Jo was a graduate of the Titusville High School.  She had been employed at Get Go in Titusville for several years.

            She was a social member of the American Legion and the Moose Club.  She enjoyed kayaking and being outdoors around water, as well as hiking.  She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family.

            Billie Jo is survived by her father of Titusville; a son, Matthew Peterson and his girlfriend Brooke Walters of Puta Gorda, FL; a daughter, Skylar Kirch of Titusville; two grandchildren, Sadie Peterson and Piper Williams; her former companion, Robert Kirch of Pleasantville; two sisters, Tedra McGarvie and companion Jesse Burrows of Titusville and Starine McGarvie and her companion Shawn Marty of Utica; a step-sister, Sara Nichols of Pleasantville; two step-brothers, Shawn Nichols of Pleasantville and Corey Nichols of Titusville; a nephew, Trevor McGarvie of Titusville; two nieces, Dezerea Frederick of Titusville and Tyra McGarvie of Utica; a great niece, Annabell Barnes of Titusville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

            In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Jim Rumbaugh; and her step-father, Alan Nichols.

            No public calling hours will be observed.  A celebration of her life will be announced and posted online.

            The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville, PA  16354.

            If you wish to leave a condolence for the family, visit garrettfuneralhomeinc.com