First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson
401 Yaupon St.
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Friday, November 14, 2014
6:00-8:00pm
Map & Directions 
Send Flowers
First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson
401 Yaupon St.
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Saturday, November 15, 2014
11:00am
Map & Directions
Send Flowers
of Lake Jackson, TX
October 10, 1926 - November 12, 2014
- Obituary
- Guestbook
She was born October 10, 1926 in Lubbock, Texas to Olen D. and Lottie Lucille Gresham. She lived most of her life in Brazoria County, Texas. She graduated from Freeport High School. Billie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson, Eastern Star and T.O.P.S. Billie enjoyed dancing at the American Legion on Friday nights and is well known for her pies.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, D.B. Drake, grandson, J.D. Collins, brother, Freland Gresham, sisters: Ernestine Bass and Yvonne Tyra.
Billie is survived by her best friend, Howard Hardy,
by 2 daughters: Genie Drake of Austin,
Rebecca D. Hobbs of Lake Jackson,
3 grandchildren: David Roland, Melissa Martin, Billie A. Tyson,
4 great grandchildren, and
brother, Judson Gresham.
The family will receive friends 6pm -8pm Friday at the First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson with Rev. David Ketchland officiating.
Arrangements by the Turner family. On line condolences may be made to lakewoodfuneralchapel.com.
Sign Guestbook>>
9 Condolence(s)
Patrick Gresham
Athens, TX
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Just found out. Will try to get in touch.
Stephanie Pearson
, TX
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
To Whom It May Concern,
I understand the failings of my dad and Genie, but I have nothing but positive memories for Mrs. Drake.
Really loved the huge bags of M&M's in my broke college days....she was always so considerate, sweet, kind, unassuming.
I had a dreams about Genie/her family the other night and I felt kind of perplexed but when I finally hacked into my already jeopardized email account I understood why I had the dreams, visions, because Mrs. Drake had passed, and Mrs. Drake had been prominent in the dream.
Will miss Mrs. Drake as she was one of the best step-grandmothers on Earth.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Pearson.
Would have sent flowers but did not know, because I could not access my email.
Best Wishes, and Our Condolences...Love - the Pearsons
Jackie
Pearland, TX
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Those we love leave us gifts in the form of memories that no one can take away. Wisdom that we can still recall. These are the things that we will cherish forever. May the family continue to look to Almighty God for comfort during this most stressful time since "He is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18. My condolence to you.
Becky Funderburg Dorroh
Naperville, IL
Friday, November 14, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Billie was a special lady loved by many. No one else can come close to her pies! She will be missed!
Pat Sykora
, TX
Friday, November 14, 2014
I met Billie several years ago at TOPS. It has been a blessing to know her. She will be missed by all of us.
Ellen Bishop
Clute, TX
Friday, November 14, 2014
Billie was the first person to send me a personal note when I joined TOPS. Always encouraging, always thoughtful, and kind. I will always miss her.
Charlotte Hopkins
Brazoria, TX
Friday, November 14, 2014
Sherry and I are so sadden to hear about Billie's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this challenging time. She was such a marvelous role model for the TOPS group all these years. She will be missed so much.
DeAnne Worley
Hutto, TX
Friday, November 14, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. She was one of the sweetest and kindest women I've ever known, and such a good storyteller.
Sherry Weeks
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, November 13, 2014
I am so going to miss my good friend and neighbor. I will never know her secret to pie crust.They were the best, just like her. She was the kindest person I've ever had the pleasure to know.