Billie Greer Osborn

Billie Greer Osborn, 94, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away March 2, 2025.

Born in Magnolia, Arkansas, on November 13, 1930, to Dolph and Ruthie Mae Greer, Billie was the youngest of two sisters. As a teenager, she assisted with her family’s taxi business, engaged in student government, was a cheerleader, and was honored as the Homecoming Queen of Springhill High School.

Education was always paramount to Billie. She was an honor roll student and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Northwestern State College in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and a Master of Education from the University of Houston. She was a proud member of the Tri Delta sorority.

In 1951, Billie married her high school sweetheart, Gene Butts. Together, they lived in New York, Houston, and Southern California, where their two children were born. In California, Billie was an avid golfer, enjoyed gardening, cake decoration, and actively participated in PTA organizations at her children’s schools.

In 1972, they moved to Beaumont where she taught math and science at French and Central high schools. In Beaumont, Billie built life long friendships at the bridge table and enjoyed entertaining and traveling with friends. She was a docent at the McFaddin-Ward House and enjoyed home tours on her travels.

Billie continued to support her children’s education and served as president of the Beaumont Aggie Moms organization. She cheered for the Aggies whenever she could.

After 42 years of marriage, Billie was widowed. Six years later, she was fortunate to meet her second husband, Richard Osborn, through their mutual love for bridge. Billie and Richard enjoyed 24 wonderful years together, blessing everyone who knew them. They were active members of the Calder Baptist family and enthusiastic travelers who relished visiting family, friends, and exploring the world.

Billie is survived by her daughter, Brooksie Bennett of Spring, Texas; son, Michael Butts and his wife, Shelby, of Houston, Texas; granddaughter, Zoe Butts of Houston, Texas; and stepson, Gary Osborn of Beaumont, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Austin Butts; her second husband, Richard Joseph Osborn; and her sister, Francille Wieble.

A gathering of Mrs. Osborn’s family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at Calder Baptist Church, 1005 North 11th Street, Beaumont. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium.