Funeral Services for Billie Teel of Rosenberg, Texas, are set for 11 AM Monday, February 10, 2025, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Dr. Donnie Melton officiating. Visitation will be from 10 - 11:00 AM Monday at the Funeral Home Chapel, for one hour preceding the Funeral Service.

Interment will be at Morton Cemetery in Richmond, Texas, immediately following the Funeral Service.

Billie Christine Pullen Teel of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2025, at the age of 99. Billie was born on December 24, 1925, to William L. and Julia Lempa Pullen in Elgin, Texas. After the loss of her father, at the young age of five, Billie and her four sisters went to live with their paternal grandparents on the Blackwell ranch near Cuero, while her mother worked as a housekeeper in Austin. Billie excelled in her rural schools and went on to complete Durham's Business School in Austin. She also attended the University of Corpus Christi for two years. While working in Edinburg, Billie experienced a profound transformation when she embraced her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Her professional journey led her to an insurance career in Dallas and eventually to the Southern Pacific Railroad, where she proudly served as the last depot agent in Rosenberg before its closure in 1977.

For the past 50 years, Billie made her home in the Richmond - Rosenberg area, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and unwavering commitment to her community. Alongside her husband, Howard, she owned and operated Howard's Locksmith in Rosenberg for 27 years. Deeply dedicated to serving others, she volunteered at MD Anderson, Helping Hands, VA Hospitals, and George Memorial Library in Richmond. She was a devoted and longstanding member of the First Baptist Church in Rosenberg and dedicated over 50 years to the Order of the Eastern Star, Rosenberg Chapter #429. Her contributions, generosity, and quiet strength have made a lasting impact on everyone who knew her, and her presence will be deeply missed.

She is preceded in death by parents William L. and Julia Lempa Pullen; Sisters Vivian, Lottie Mae, Vinnie Lee and Floy Bell; paternal grandparents Robert and Emma Dement Pullen; husband William Howard Teal, Sr., niece Linda and former husband A.W. Crafton, Jr.

She is survived by her stepchildren Mary Lou Terry of Jacksonville, Florida, and William Teel Jr. and wife Paulette of Boerne, Texas; her niece Wanda Maxey of Shiner, Texas; nephews Norris J Gohmert Jr of Canyon Lake, Bruce Spinks of Houston, and great nephew Jerry Brasher and wife Tammy of Shiner, Texas; special friends Darla Grant, Alice Benson, Carol Reed, Merrie Talley, and Rita Majors; and her wonderful caregiving team Amanda Sowa, Hanifa Dukic, Danijela Nichols, Fatima Dukic, Casey Sowa and Selma Dukic.

Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the First Baptist Church of Rosenberg,  P.O. Box 906, Rosenberg, TX 77471-0906, or to the charity of your choice.

Condolence messages may be written for the Teel family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.