Billie Dunn Schrimpshire, age 87, of Berry, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 27, 2024. Born on October 29, 1936, Billie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived a life full of love and service to others.
Billie was a proud graduate of Vigor High School, where she was part of one of the first graduating classes. She maintained a lifelong love of learning and was a voracious reader, particularly of mystery novels. Her involvement with the Chickasaw Methodist Church brought her immense joy, where she contributed actively and formed lasting relationships. A fixture in the community, Billie loved ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during the Christmas season and found great fulfillment in supporting this important cause.
Billie cherished spending time with her family, especially attending the sporting events of her children and grandchildren. She was an avid college sports fan and loved the Crimson Tide. She also found joy in visiting the beautiful white beaches of the Gulf Coast and looked forward to holidays spent with family and friends, always making them special with her warmth and presence.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Claude Harlon Schrimpshire Sr.; her father, Bill Dunn; mother, Leona Dunn; and sisters, Casteva Corley and Geneva Myers.
Billie is survived by her loving children: Claude Harlon Schrimpshire Jr. (Leslie), Lee Schrimpshire Tettleton (Tony), and Mark Dewain Schrimpshire (Lisa); her cherished grandchildren Olivia Tettleton, Kyle Tettleton, Becky Todd Skanes (Jerriet), Stephanie Todd Eubanks (Kenny), Alex Schrimpshire, and Jack Schrimpshire; and her 15 great-grandchildren. Billie also leaves behind, to cherish her memory, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many more people who knew her simply as "grandmother".
Special thanks to Becky Todd Skanes (Jerriet) for their loving care and support.
Billie's legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at Chickasaw Methodist Church on October 2nd at 11 am, followed by a graveside service at Mobile Memorial Gardens starting at 2 pm. Visitation Wednesday 1pm to 2pm at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home prior to graveside.
October 29, 1936 — September 27, 2024
Interment will be Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 2:00pm at Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery 6100 Three Notch Rd. Mobile, AL 36619
Our prayers are with the family.