Mary Lou Billeaud, 78, of Orange, passed away on October 3, 2015, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, on July 2, 1937, she was the daughter of Lavon E. McClellan, Sr. and Mary (Sprouse) McClellan. From a young age and throughout her life; Mary worked as a horse groomer at various equestrian racetracks. She loved doing arts and crafts, and creating silk flower arrangements.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lavon and Mary McClellan; daughter, Charlene Hanna and sisters, Edith Baylor and Marjorie Reardon.
She is survived by her children, Debra Verrett of Bridge City, Rose Wiley and husband, Ken of Mauriceville, Michelle Elkins and husband, Mark of Charlotte, North Carolina, Charles Billeaud and wife, Suzan of Orange and James Billeaud; brothers, Buddy and Mike McClellan; sister, Paula Gibson; ten grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Cremation is under the care of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Condolences
Greene Family
October 16, 2015
Dear Billeaud Family and Friends, I wasn’t privileged with the remarkable acquaintance of Mrs.Billeaud as you were, but it saddens me to read of your tremendous loss. Please accept my family’s sincerest condolences. It brings great comfort and hope to many to know that The Almighty God and Creator promises to rid humans of death,pain, sorrow, and outcry, very soon, in his Word The Bible . May you all have peace.