Mrs. Billie Jean Burch's Obituary
Mrs. Burch passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Decedent's Residence. She was born on December 27, 1957 in Grand Isle, Louisiana to Herman Elmoe Tolin and Lilly Mae Mooney Huggins.
Mrs. Billie Jean Burch, affectionately known as BJ, departed this life on December 14, 2025, at the age of 67, leaving behind a legacy of love, selflessness, and unwavering faith. Born on December 27, 1957, in the vibrant community of Grand Isle, Louisiana, BJ was the cherished daughter of Herman Elmoe Tolin and Lilly Mae Mooney Huggins. Her life was a testament to the power of a kind heart and an indomitable spirit that profoundly touched all who had the privilege of knowing her.
BJ's journey through life was marked by her dedication to her beloved family, her deep Christian faith, and her active involvement in the Hackneyville Community Church. Her role as a mother was one she embraced with unparalleled devotion. She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Jimmy Ray (April Oliver) Burch, Adam Ray (Crystal) Burch, and James Earl (Alexis) Burch, all of whom carry forward her nurturing spirit. Her grandchildren-Savanna Rae, Madison Cheyenne, Jazmine Nicole, Jason Hunter, Matthew Allen, Jaxson Abel, Serenity Rae, and Allie Mae-were the recipients of her boundless love and the stories of her wisdom that will guide them through their lives.
BJ's siblings, Dorothy Hicks and James Tolin, along with a host of relatives and friends, will hold dear the memories of her radiant smile and the warmth that she exuded. Her life was also a beautiful tapestry woven with the threads of her relationships with her late family members, including her father Herman, her mother Lilly Mae, her stepmother Merryl, her granddaughter Mary Eleanor, and her siblings Roy, Angie, and Shelia Tolin, who predeceased her. Each of them played a significant role in the narrative of BJ's life, shaping her into the remarkable woman she was.
Her professional life was characterized by the same passion and commitment she showed in her personal life. BJ's work was not merely a job but a calling where she could express her love and service to others. Her involvement with the Hackneyville Community Church was not just a reflection of her faith but an extension of her belief in community and support. BJ's life was a living sermon, teaching by example the virtues of compassion, charity, and conviction.
As we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Billie Jean Burch, let us be inspired by the footprints she has left on the sands of time. Her life was a beacon of hope and a reminder that the most profound impact we can have is to love without limits, to give without expecting return, and to live with a faith that moves mountains. BJ's story encourages us to embrace each day with gratitude and to live in such a way that our lives become a source of inspiration to others.
Memories and condolences for BJ can be shared and cherished at the Radney Funeral Home website, which is honored to serve the family of Billie Jean Burch. As we bid farewell to BJ, let us hold on to the light she has left behind-a light that will continue to guide us, to uplift us, and to remind us of the extraordinary difference one life, lived with purpose and love, can make in this world.
Radney Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Billie Jean Burch.
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