Billie R. Lawrence "Ms. Billie"

A funeral service for Billie R. Lawrence “Ms. Billie,” 94, will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Springhill, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Bossier. Officiating the service will be Brother Harrell Shelton.

Billie was born on February 12, 1931, in Springhill, Louisiana, where she graduated and played basketball. Throughout her life, she remained dedicated to her alma mater, where she was involved with the Springhill High School Alumni Association.

Known as “Ms. Billie” or “Mammaw” at the baseball fields, she was a living legend. She spent countless hours at the ballpark, where she became a familiar and cherished presence. For three generations, she was a constant at the field—never far from the action with her scorebook in hand and a bag of peanuts by her side. A fixture in the community, she cheered on her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with unwavering support and infectious enthusiasm. Her love for the game and her generous spirit made the baseball fields a home away from home for many, and her legacy there will be remembered by all who had the privilege to know her.

Above all, she loved her family, aching with pride for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and taking joy in spoiling them in countless ways. Her kindness, warmth, and generous heart extended beyond the fields to every person she met.

Her presence brought comfort and smiles to those around her. Though she is dearly missed, her memory lives on in the stories, love, and traditions she leaves behind.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Orvil and Hattie Estelle Rice; her husband, Clinton Howard Allen; and her sister, Hazel Leger.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Jim Allen and wife, Janie; Jowanna Staton and husband, J.W.; Joseph Allen and wife, Ann; Jerry Allen and wife, Tanya; Cecil Lawrence and wife, Priscilla; Cecilia Lawrence; and Richard Lawrence and wife, Debbie. Her grandchildren include Tommy Allen, Gabrielle Allen, Jennifer Staton, Jim Staton, Trey Allen and wife, Kari, Beth Guidry and husband, Carey, Jay Allen, Brandi Henson and husband, J.P., Kristin Albee and husband, Travis, Kyle Lawrence and wife, Jessica, Bailey Lawrence, Jerry Lawrence and wife, Kirsten, Jordan Lawrence, Caitlin Lawrence, and Caleb Lawrence.

Her great-grandchildren include Hunter Allen and wife, Piper; Colton Allen; Josh Allen; Abbie Hooper; Reily Hooper; Drew Guidry; Will Guidry; Claire Guidry; Drew Henson; Connor Henson; Noah Henson; Addison Albee; Austin Albee; Ainsley Albee; Anistyn Albee; Makaylyn Lawrence; Vyse Lawrence; Quentin McKoy; Rowan Lawrence; Landry Lawrence; Maverick Lawrence; Rhyz Lawrence; and Jacqueline Lawrence.

Honoring Billie as pallbearers will be Tommy Allen, Jerry Lawrence, Jay Allen, Trey Allen, Kyle Lawrence, and Caleb Lawrence. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Rowan Lawrence and Jim Staton.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Riverview Care Center in Bossier City, Louisiana, and Life Path Hospice for the compassionate care and support provided to Billie throughout her illness and until her passing.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Benton High School, 449 Fairburn Avenue, Benton, Louisiana 71006; to the Benton Baseball Booster via Venmo; or to the charity of your choice. When making a donation, please specify whether your gift is intended for the Benton High School Band Booster or the Benton High School Baseball Booster to ensure proper designation.