Billie Mellon

New Iberia - Memorial services will be held at 6:00 PM Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia for Billie Barrilleaux Mellon, 71 who died Thursday, January 26, 2011 in New Iberia . Deacon Theo Landry will officiate. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd , in New Iberia . A rosary will be prayed at 11:00 AM Tuesday. Billie was born and raised on Weeks Island . She taught dancing for many years, and was a catucheism teacher at St. Peters Church . Her greatest joy in life were her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with family and friends. Billies hobbies included crafts and sewing, however her biggest love in life was Little League Baseball. Billie wore many hats throughout her years at Evangeline Little League, where she devoted countless hours and years for the betterment of the league and community. She was unselfishly committed to the success of Evangeline Little League. Her volunteerism was an excellent example of true leadership and dedication. Over the years she served as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Player Agent, Umpire in Chief, District Administrator, and Assistant District Administrator. Billie touched the lives of many young people and adults in the community. She will be sadly missed by all. Survivors include her husband, Ronald E. Mellon of New Iberia; daughters, Misty Mellon Montgomery and husband Shawn of New Iberia, Marty Mellon and Jason McLean of New Iberia; sons, Michael Mellon and fianc Regina Baker of Lafayette, Patrick Mellon of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Tripp Montgomery, Ali Montgomery, Emeri Mellon McLean; brothers-in-law, Dudley Gros of New Iberia, Donald Mellon and wife Susie of Mountainview, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elwood and Marie Delcambre Barrilleaux; her sister, Jolen B. Gros; and nephews, Darrel J. Gros and Wesley Gros. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.