Billie Rose Birdwell

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Mrs. Billie Rose (Birdwell) Patterson of Bronson, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the age of 92 years, 7 months, and 11 days.

Mrs. Patterson was born March 10, 1931, in Bronson to parents Clarice (Crocker) and Samuel Birdwell.

She and James Patterson were married in 1947 and lived in Beaumont for 33 years. Upon retirement they returned to their farm in San Augustine County. Their greatest joy was spending time with friends and family at their country home. After returning to their farm, they became faithful members of the First Methodist Church in Pineland, Texas.

Her survivors include her daughter, Brenda Chirafis and husband Michael of China, Texas; a son, James Patterson Jr. and wife Dodi of Wimberly, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Chirafis Jr. and wife Jennifer, Andrew Chirafis and wife Cathy, and Billie Rose Patterson; and great-grandchildren, Mason Chirafis, Emma Chirafis, Michael Chirafis III, and Lydia Chirafis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Patterson, in 2012; father, Samuel Birdwell; mother, Clarice Skinner; a brother, Tex Birdwell; and sister, Patsy Hardy.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia in San Augustine.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Rev. Alberto Williams officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at Little Flock Cemetery, located on County Road 4330 near Bronson.

Pallbearers: Mike Chirafis Jr., Andrew Chirafis, Michael Chirafis III, Mason Chirafis, James Patterson Jr., and Rusty Birdwell.

Her family wishes to offer a special appreciation to the staff members of Hospice Plus and Stone Creek Care Center for their attention and care for Mrs. Patterson.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, October 25, 2023, Page 4

Family/Spouse: James Hobart Patterson. James was born on 9 May 1926 in Ridgeway, Hopkins, Texas; died on 12 Oct 2012; was buried on 15 Oct 2012 in Little Flock Baptist Church Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1940 Census
Texas, San Augustine, JP 4
Enumerated April 24, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 203-7 Sheet 10A
168 O 150 Yes
Birdwell, Sam Head M W 33 m no H-3 Tx R. San Augustine Laborer Pipe Line
Birdwell, Clarice O Wf W F 27 S Yes 2 Tx R. San Augustine
Birdwell, Billie Rose Dtr F W 9 S Tx R. San Augustine
Birdwell, Patsy Dtr F W 6 S Tx R. San Augustine
Birdwell, Tex Son M W 4 M Tx

Samuel married Clarice Crocker. Clarice was born on 25 Jul 1912 in Texas; died on 28 Sep 2002; was buried in Little Flock Baptist Church Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]