OBITUARY
Billie Rae Clotiaux
March 22, 1926 – December 25, 2020
Billie Rae Clotiaux passed away peacefully at her home on December 25, 2020. She was born March 22, 1926 to Eunice and Lavenure Kerr.
Billie grew up in Harlingen, TX and graduated French High school in 1944. It was there she met her love Don Clotiaux, who she was married to for 75 years. They moved to Beaumont, TX where they raised their three children, Don Jr., Claudia, and Jeanne. Billie was an avid golfer and very much enjoyed being on the course while she lived in Wildwood, TX. Billie loved to sew and would make clothes for her children. It was important to her that everyone be well dressed. If she wasn't sewing clothes, she was buying them since she loved to shop. Billie was a self taught artist and also taught members of her family to paint. She enjoyed playing Kanasta with friends and family. Billie was a member of First Methodist Church and was part of the Women's Grief Group and used her excellent cooking skills to prepare and deliver food to members, as well as her family and those who knew her. She was known for her gumbos and gravy's and you could always find her in the kitchen whistling a tune. It was known that when you were invited for dinner, you stopped what you were doing and made your way to her home.
She loved her family and she lit up when they came came over to visit. She is survived by her husband Don, her children Claudia and husband Mike, and Jeanne, six grandchildren, Shane Clotiaux, Shannon, McQueen, Michael Mericle, Keri Rasberry, and Andy Rodgers. Billie also leaves ten great-grandchildren to cherish her memories. She is preceded in death by her parents, son Don Jr., 2 brothers, and 2 sisters.
A gathering of Family and Friends will be held on December 30, 2020 at 1 pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. A Celebration of Billie's Life will be held on December 30, 2020 at 2 pm in the chapel. With her burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family has asked that masks be worn and social distancing respected. Services will be livestreamed via Facebook. Please visit our Facebook page for more details.
Services
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A Gathering of Family and Friends
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
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A Celebration of Billie's Life
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Memories
Billie Rae Clotiaux
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ADD A MEMORYSheri Martin
December 30, 2020
The first time I met Maw Maw and Pa Pa I was in my twenties. I remember thinking they were so young to be retired! Papa asked me if I wanted a beer and I asked what kind he had. This began our ongoing joke of Old Millwater (Old Milkwalke). I immediately liked them both. Their home always made me feel welcomed and a place I always felt a peace being there. Maw Maw would enjoy talking about decorating ideas together. Cameron and Marti carried on the tradition of riding in the bund bund (unsure how to spell it, yet the kids all knew that meant the golf cart)! Family was always important to her and she loved to cook and have everyone over. I can think of so many family meals. One of my fondest memories with Maw Maw was when she took the time to show me her technique on painting Santa's on cypress tree roots; I have been painting these for at least twenty years now myself. I will forever be grateful for that.
Another very important memory was having PaPa honored at Cameron's Air Force Boot Camp Graduation. It was such a cool day, not only for Cameron's "flight" ; however, for Don to get so much attention for being a POW. I felt honored to be a part of this celebration for all.
Thank you Maw Maw for always making me feel a part of the family. You will be missed.
I love you,
Sheri
Jan Barbee Smith
December 30, 2020
I thank God for Billie's life & love. I am grateful for all the years that we had with Billie & Don to pray together at the church in the Wildwood.
Julie Horn
December 29, 2020
Jeanne and I were best friends in high school so I spent a lot of time at the Clotiaux’s. Mrs. Clotiaux was like a mother to me. She knew growing up without a mom was hard at times for me so, she step into those shoes with lots of love and discipline. When I turned 16 she gave me a slumber party at her house. When they went on vacation they took me too. I loved spending time at their home. She was an awesome cook; we always had breakfast before school and dinner around 4:30 when Mr. Clotiaux came home from work. She was a roll model for me and I loved her very much. Thank you Mrs. Clotiaux for loving a misfit teenage girl. You will be missed but my memories of you will live in my ♥️
Jeanne Rodgers
December 29, 2020
Keri Rasberry
December 28, 2020
Liz Elliott
December 28, 2020
Donnie and family,
My heart is so broken over you having to say goodbye to sweet Billie.
I have done Billie’s hair for years.
I am so thankful that God sent her into my life.
To know her was to love her.
I too was blessed with one of her special Santa’s that I treasure.
Love and prayers to each of you
Keri Rasberry
December 28, 2020
Keri Rasberry
December 28, 2020
Keri Rasberry
December 28, 2020
Keri Rasberry
December 28, 2020
Keri Rasberry
December 28, 2020
Keri Rasberry
December 28, 2020
Keri Rasberry
December 28, 2020
Nona Smith
December 28, 2020
Loved this precious lady. Billie and Donnie were our neighbors when we lived in Wildwood. I, along with most of my family, have one or more of her Santa’s and we all cherish them. My condolences to Donnie and family.
Sara and McNeil Johnson
December 28, 2020
Billie and Donnie were good friends. We hated when they moved from Wildwood.
Their firepit dinners were so much fun, and the food was delicious! Billie was such a talented lady. The Santas she painted were so creative, and we passed them on to our children recently. They placed them in an honored spot Christmas, and will enjoy them for years to come. She was a sweet, kind lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
Robert & Patricia Krueger
December 28, 2020
We always loved seeing Mrs. Billie and Mr. Don at FUMC-Nederland. They both gave the very best hugs and were such an adorable couple. We have missed their smiling faces and were very sad to learn of Mrs. Billie's passing. Our deepest sympathy to Mr. Don and all the family.
Cleo and Carroll Martin
December 28, 2020
All of us who knew Billie will cherish her memory, whether it is seeing her on the golf course in Wildwood, having lunch with her with the Perky Poulettes Lunch Bunch or cherishing one of her famous Santa Claus cypress knees. Billie was one of the sweetest ladies you would ever know. She will be sorely missed. Our prayers and condolences are with Donnie and her family. May she Rest In Peace.