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Billie Letts
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| Born |
Billie Dean Gipson
May 30, 1938 |
| Died | August 2, 2014 (aged 76) Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
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| Occupation | Novelist, educator |
| Spouse(s) |
Dennis Letts
(m. 1958; died 2008) |
| Children | 3; including Tracy |
Billie Dean Letts (born Gipson; May 30, 1938 – August 2, 2014) was a talented American novelist and a dedicated educator. She taught as a professor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Billie Letts was best known for her heartwarming stories that often explored themes of family and finding your place in the world.
About Billie Letts
Billie Dean Gipson was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her mother, Virginia M. Barnes, worked as a secretary, and her father was William C. Gipson.
In 1958, Billie married Dennis Letts. He was also a professor and an actor. They had three children together: Dana, Tracy, and Shawn. Tracy became a famous playwright, and Shawn is a jazz musician and composer. Dennis Letts helped his wife by editing her novels. He passed away in 2008.
Billie Letts died in a Tulsa hospital in 2014 at the age of 76. She had recently been diagnosed with leukemia and passed away from pneumonia.
Her Amazing Books
Billie Letts wrote several popular novels. Her stories often featured strong characters and interesting settings.
- Where the Heart Is (1995)
- The Honk and Holler Opening Soon (1998)
- Shoot the Moon (2004)
- Made in the U.S.A. (2008)
Awards and Special Mentions
Billie Letts received several awards for her writing. These awards show how much her books were loved and respected.
- 1994 Walker Percy Award
- 1996 Oklahoma Book Award
- 1998 Oprah's Book Club – Best Novel nominee – Where the Heart Is
