Billie Marie Corolla

Mrs. Billie Marie Corolla, age 82 of Jamaica Beach, Texas passed away Thursday, December 20, 2019.

Billie was born May 13, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana, daughter of the late Dewey and Glennie Burge.  She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Mel Corolla. Together, they enjoyed a full and adventurous life of boating, fishing, and traveling.

Billie enjoyed gardening, cooking and crafting.  She was a big fan and supporter of the Houston Oilers, especially during the Luv Ya Blue era.  Billie was truly dedicated to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were the joys of her life.

She is mourned and fondly remembered by her children and their spouses: Randy Corolla (Jan), Tina Pinkerton, Lisa Rollins (Steve), Kelley Woods (Woody), Cindy Vincik (John), Rick Corolla (Lea Ann), Robert Renfrow, Laurie Campbell (Gary), Robert Corolla and Shannon Renfrow (John).

Preceded in death by seven siblings: Dorothy Parker, Sonny Burge, Elizabeth Larson, Hallie Williams, Earlene Clark, Leonard Burge and Delores Jo Quiqley. Survived by two siblings, Dennis Wayne Burge and Sandra Kay Buck.

A memorial service will be said in her honor, with visitation at 11:00 am and mass at 12:00 pm on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 16626 San Luis Pass Road, Jamaica Beach, Galveston, Texas. Graveside service following at 3:00 pm at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas.

The family expresses their gracious appreciation to Gulf Coast Healthcare Center and to the many dedicated caregivers who participated in Billie’s care.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in her memory to Gulf Coast Healthcare Center in Galveston, Texas and Alzheimer’s Association.