Billie Jo Nix was born to parents Claude Alvin Nix and Lena Mae Ritnour on March 7, 1928 in Garrison, Texas.  She had two siblings, Claudia Nix and James Nix.  Billie graduated from Timpson High School in 1944.  On December 13, 1946 she married Hawley Quinton (1927-2002).  Billie Jo died on March 22, 1994 Beaumont, TX.