Billie Jean Roye Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Billie Jean (Green) Roye was born on September 6, 1928, to E.W. and Verna Green in Montgomery County, Texas, and was the oldest of 14 children. She was married to Richard C. Roye on September 2, 1949. Billie Jean worked for many years as the head bookkeeper for the First National Bank in El Campo, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of the Masonic Lodge. She and husband, Richard, were members of the DPS Roadrunner Travel Club and Ricebelt Travel Club. She enjoyed collecting plates from their many travel destinations across the United States. Billie Jean was an avid reader, enjoyed playing dominos, puzzles, and watching college sports, especially girls softball and golf. Survivors include her daughters Verna Roye and fiance William Crawford of Richmond and Billie Faye Moran and husband Dale of Lorena, sons Joe Roye of Orangefield, Bobby Roye and Pat Coffman of El Campo, and Rickey Roye of Waco, sisters Jane Pensala and husband Dennis of Antioch, Illinois, Cynthia Chivell of Magnolia, Cheryl Vinson of Magnolia, brothers James Green of Conroe and Gary Green and wife Linda of Whitney, sister-in-law Nancy Purvis Farmer and husband Chester of Magnolia, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard C. Roye, and son Lawrence Guy Roye. Honorary pallbearers are grandchildren and spouses; Stephanie & Brian, Valerie & Troy, Crystal & Jerry, Jennifer & Robert, John Jacob, Adam, Hannah & Ron, Roye & Meghan, Jake & Shannon, and Klint & Kala. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 4 from 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday, February 5 from 3-4 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Rick DuBroc officiating. Memorial donations in memory of Billie Jean Roye may be made to the charity of donors’ choice. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681

Billie Jean Roye

September 6, 1928 - January 31, 2022

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