Photo courtesy of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home - Palestine
Jul 12, 1922 - Sep 23, 2025
One of the greatest ladies I had the pleasure of meeting in the 80s while my Mom (Lucille) worked at AAA restaurant..Her Smile Her Laughter is something I will always remember of Ms Covey!! Rest in Heaven!
Brenda Wood
September 26, 2025 | Elkhart, TX | Friend
Precious, sweet lady and friend. I met her in the PRMC Gift Shop and Sunshine Guild. Loved visiting with her. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed❤ prayers for the family.
Dru Steadman
September 25, 2025 | Elkhart, TX | Friend
MS. BILLIE WAS THE SWEETEST EVER. SHE HAS KNOWN ME FOR 64 YRS. I AM TRULY BLESSED TO KNOW HER.
TELL MOMMA AND DADDY HELLO FOR ME AND MR BILL AS WELL. THANK YOU FOR LOVING ON ME
BRENDA GALLUP
September 25, 2025 | PALESTINE, TX | Friend
Aunt Billie to Chick and I - we were married the same year Billie and Chick's Uncle Bill married, 1963. She was such a happy, loving, kind, person - a delight to be around. She embraced us and our 2 sons as her own, always making us feel a part of her family. We mourn her passing and wish that we could be with her faithful daughter-in-law, Betty, and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren to celebrate her life. Unfortunately, our age, health, and physical...
Susan Anderson
September 24, 2025 | Hickory Creek, TX | Family
Billie Glen Covey was born on July 12, 1922 in Milano, TX to William and Media Hensley (Nelson).
She was a graduate of Milano High School, and in 1960 she met William (Bill) Covey, and they were married in 1963. They ran the Palestine Feed and Supply and Fertilizer store on Reagan Street until retirement in early 1980's.
Billie loved to travel throughout her lifetime, taking memorable road trips with her husband Bill, traveling to Hawaii, or celebrating her 80th birthday with a family trip to visit daughter Joyce in Alaska. Closer to home she enjoyed sewing with her sister Mary Jo, playing cards or dominoes with friends, and staying active in her community.
She served as a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 80 years, beginning in Rockdale, TX and achieving her lifetime pin in Palestine. She also served as a member of Altrusa International, serving her community by promoting the importance of literacy. Always with a smile, she greeted visitors at Palestine Regional Hospital by volunteering with the sunshine Guild, working in the hospital gift shop and providing assistance to those in need. Billie was always ready to lend a helping hand and a warm smile.
A strong woman grounded in her faith, she was a member of Southside Baptist Church for over 60 years, singing in the Joy Choir, volunteering in the nursery, and attending church services and Sunday school.
Her greatest joy was her family. She always cherished her family coming together for special occasions and holidays. Her house was always filled with plenty of good food, laughter, love, and remembrance. Billie Glen Covey is what made her house a home. She is what always drew her family back to Palestine, back to a home of lasting love.
We love you with all of our hearts Mamaw, and we'll miss you. Your beautiful smile, your giving soul, and a heart so overflowing with love. We will miss the solid rock of our family.
Billie Glen Covey was preceded in death by husband William (Bill) Covey, son Willis Boedeker, and daughter Joyce Chambers.
She is survived by daughter-in-law Betty Boedeker of Palestine and stepdaughter Carol Covey of Athens. She is also survived by grandchildren Ronda Carsten of Palestine, Michael Chambers and wife Tommie of Wylie, TX, David Boedeker and wife Jennifer of Katy, TX, Karl Boedeker and wife Yuliya of Woodbridge, VA, Susan Garcia of Palestine, and James Chambers of Palestine. Great grandchildren include Courtney Cobble, Kristen Cobble, and Brooke Thornton of Palestine; Taylor Sullivan of Wylie, TX, Lauren Chambers of Buffalo, TX, and Emma and Tanner McDonald of Dallas; Joshua, Catherine, and Sarah Boedeker of Katy, TX; Kyle Boedeker of Woodbridge, VA; and Adreana and Emeline Garcia of Palestine. Great-great grandchildren include Jordyn Cobble, Natalie Cobble, and Connor Shugart of Palestine; Lynnin Chambers of Buffalo, TX; Harlow Thornton and Hendrix Thornton of Palestine, and Trinity Hardin of Palestine.
Memorial service to be held Saturday, September 27th at 2:00 p.m. at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home of Palestine.
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