Billye Joye Davidson Tidwell, 96 of Paris, went home to be with her Lord at 1:23 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 , at her daughter’s residence. Billye was born in Hughes, Oklahoma the daughter of Homer Jennings & Alma Inez Peden Davidson. She was also preceded in death by a son Cary Eugene Tidwell and his wife, Faye, son-in-law, Troy Drake, a brother, Stephen Bradly Davidson a sister, Lila Mae Davidson Favors. Pallbearers will be Patrick Drake, Johnathan Drake, Benjamin Drake, Jacob Drake, Cade Drake and Rick Favors. Online condolences may be sent to the Drake Family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com