Billie Jean Culver

CULVER, Billie Jean of Mesquite, TX. went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2008. She was born September 28, 1931 in Edgewood, TX. to Bob and Mattie Hutchins. Billie founded Metroplex Beauty School in Mesquite, TX. in October 1979.She continued as an owner/manager until her death.She was a licensed instructor of cosmetology and began her teaching career in 1952 at Marinello Beauty College in Dallas, TX. During her career, she owned and operated several beauty salons and also managed National Beauty School in Mesquite for many years prior to opening Metroplex Beauty School. Billie was an icon in the beauty business literally training thousands of cosmetologists and instructors of cosmetology over 56 years. Billie was very involved in the community and served on many committees and boards, including the Mesquite Library Board for 5 years. Billie was also the Mesquite liaison to the Red Cross for 15 years.The Red Cross recognized her with the "John Coyle Extra Step Award" on October 20, 1987. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Bob & Mattie Hutchins, her daughter, Donna Valentine, one sister, Mary Newman and three brothers, Bob, Dan and Fred Hutchins. She is survived by her husband, Jim Culver, son, Tim Culver, daughter-in-law, Sara Culver, six grandchildren, Blaine Valentine, Amy Renfro, Joshua Havens, Tiffany, Tricia and Jeremy, and four great grandchildren; Zachery Drahem, Tyler Valentine, Bryce Renfro & Aja Reeves.She also had a place in her heart for a nephew, Jerry Culver. Service will be 10:00AM Wednesday March 19, 2008 in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale, 3018 N. Belt Line Rd., Sunnyvale, TX. 75182. Family visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.