Billie Evelyn Dujardin Mery, age 79 passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2002. Billie was a member of St. George Maronite Catholic Church for over 50 years and made many friends playing bingo and supporting the church. Billie's love and devotion for her family will remain with us forever. Preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. Mery, her parents Julian and Renee Dujardin and brother Max Dujardin. She is survived by her son, Thomas H. Benton; daughters, Catherine L. Mery and Cheryl A. Smith and her husband, Johnny R. Smith; sons, Frank A. Mery , Peter B. Mery and James G. Mery and his wife, Sharon Mery; grandchildren, Lisa Benton Holder, Shanna Benton Rangel, Thomas H. Benton III, Natalie Smith, J.R. Smith, Peter B. Mery II, Stephen J. Mery, Tara C. Mery and Michelle K. Mery; great granddaughter, Alexis M. Rangel, and numerous other great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and friends.Pallbearers are Bruce Mery, Guy Mery, Gibran Mery, David Mery, Mark Mery, and Patrick Karam. Honorary Pallbearers are Amin Mery, Alton Wells, Kevin Kearns, and Nabil Antoun.
