Billie Tsannis Tibbals passed away February 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Eftimia Tsannis of the Tsannis Candy Co.; sister, Mary Brokas and long time companion, Harold Peddicord. Mrs. Tibbals was a former reference librarian at the Akron Beacon Journal. She taught for the Akron Public Schools a total of 51 years. After retirement she volunteered her services at Stewart's Caring Place. She was a member of Firestone Park Prime Timers and a life time member of the Ohio Country and Western Music Assn., Akron Chapter. She was a recipient of the Jennings Scholar Award for excellence in teaching, was named as a Leader of American Elementary Education and was honored by the Outstanding Teachers of America. She leaves her extended family, Terry and Linda Peddicord; several nieces and nephews and many friends. As requested by Mrs. Tibbals, immediate burial has taken place at Greenlawn Cemetery. Billie's extended family would add that anyone wishing to make a donation in Billie's memory is welcome to donate to Stewart's Caring Place Cancer Wellness Center, Akron, Ohio, where Billie enjoyed volunteering.