H. Vivianne (Billie) Horwitz

H. Vivianne (Billie) Horwitz, 91, of King of Prussia, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on February 19, 2021.

She was born in Pottstown, PA on July 4, 1929 to Morris and Sally (Laber) Horwitz. She was predeceased by her sisters Geraldine Forman and Shirley Woolf.

After graduating from high school, Billie worked for the Philadelphia Board of Education, starting in the typing pool and working her way up to Administrative Assistant for the Superintendent of Schools. After retiring from the Board of Education, Billie went to work for PRIME, a nonprofit philanthropic organization. Billie was excited and fulfilled by volunteering her time and energies to various nonprofits including serving as a docent at the Philadelphia Zoo from 1984 until just before her death. As a docent, she was a member of or chaired several committees and particularly loved doing outreach to children and juniors. She received awards for contributing “above and beyond”. In addition to her zoo docent activities, for 22 years she volunteered through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), to Hospice Care, Historical Society of Montgomery County and others. Her most recent volunteer activity was with The Clinic, Healthcare for the Uninsured, in Phoenixville, PA, an organization that was near and dear to her heart.

She loved music, art, theater (Broadway and community),the Zoo, Eagles, Phillies, and bridge. She was a world traveler and wherever she went she made lifelong friends. Her quiet manner and gentle disposition only enhanced her strengths and commanded the respect and love from all who knew her.

She is survived by her nephews Mark Forman (Cheryl), Mel Woolf (Susan Shermer), and Jeffrey Woolf whom she loved dearly as exemplified by her email and license plate “antbil”.

As an example of her generosity, Billie had requested that her remains be donated.

In the interest of safety, no service is being planned at this time. Condolences may be expressed at the funeral home website (https://www. hancockfuneralhome.net)

The family asks that donations in her memory be made to:

The Clinic in Phoenixville (https://www. theclinicpa.org) or

Philadelphia Zoo in memory of Billie Horwitz (https://phillyzoo.pivvit.com/donate)