It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billie Jean Houston McCoy, 96, of Freeport, TX on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Jean was born to Ben Lee Houston and Aline Holstead Houston on February 6, 1927 in Wichita Falls, TX.
Jean worked for J.S. McKinney for 35 years as an office manager in the pipe fabrication industry until her retirement.
Jean enjoyed spending the majority of her free time with her family, and many generations of grandchildren. The beach was her happy place and she passed her love of the beach on to her large, adoring family. She loved watching all sports, playing games of dominoes or cards, serving others at church or in nursing homes, and hosting card games or church members at her home. Jean was the first female in Brazoria County to bowl a 700 series. Jean was inducted in the Brazoria County Bowling Hall of Fame for her outstanding career in bowling. She was a life time member of the Church of Christ having attended both Freeport and Lake Jackson Church of Christ where she made friends with people of all ages and was considered to be everyone’s Granny. She loved her friends and family unconditionally and shared her wisdom to everyone who sought her counsel and advice.
Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Ben & Aline Houston; brother, Ben (Dolores) Houston Jr.; grandson, Brian Gayton; son, Royce McCoy; and granddaughter, Toni Duncan.
Jean is survived by her children: Ronnie (Jane) McCoy, Gina McCoy, daughter-in-law, Karen McCoy; her grandchildren: Mike (Anita) McCoy, Tim (Chani) McCoy, Scott (Vicki) McCoy, Jennifer (Jason) Saunier, Mark (Kellye) McCoy, Laura Gayton, Dusty (Allison) Viktorin, and Kelly McCoy; her great grandchildren: Steffan (Kylie) McCoy, Chelbi (Colton) Traylor, Tim McCoy, Vicki McCoy, Taylor McCoy, Averi McCoy, Grant McCoy, Madelynn McCoy, Meredith McCoy, Austin Saunier, Grayson Saunier, Loren (Jake) Mann, Cyrus Viktorin, and Mason McCoy; her great-great grandchildren: Blakely Traylor, Emmy Traylor, Cheyenne McCoy, Owen Mann, Larkyn McCoy. She is survived by her long-time companion, Little Girl. She is also survived by nieces and nephews and many friends. We are thankful for her faithful care takers Yumika Hudlin and Jackie Jackson.
Serving as Pallbearers are Mike McCoy, Tim McCoy, Scott McCoy, Mark McCoy, Austin Saunier, and Grayson Saunier.
Honorary Pallbearers are Steffan McCoy, Tim McCoy, and Grant McCoy.
Please join us in honoring Jean at her Celebration of Life on Monday, February 13, at Dignity Restwood Funeral Home in Clute, TX. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. The service begins at 2 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a graveside service.
