Billie Gayle Vernon, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family, on September 21, 2026.

Billie was born on August 22, 1934, in Decatur, Alabama. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was the greatest joy of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them. She instilled in her family a deep and abiding love for Christ, leaving a legacy of faith, love, and gratefulness for all of God’s blessings.

Billie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Vernon; infant daughter, Terri Vernon; son, Gordon Vernon; her sisters, Marjorie Franklin, Jean Lee, Sue McGowin, Betty Walkey, Gloria Siatis, Barbara Bennett, and Nancy Whitley; her brother, Charles Berry; and her parents, Willis Mason and Jessie Louise Berry.

She is survived by her daughter, Kristi Roan (Eddie); granddaughters, JuliAnne Zimmermann (Colton), Natalie Roan, and Melissa Reed (Jason); grandson, Charlie Roan (Jerrica); eight great-grandchildren; her brother, Paul Berry (Kathy); and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.

Billie was a faithful follower of Christ throughout her life and a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Trussville. She used her gifts and talents to serve others and share her faith by serving as a Sunday School teacher, interpreter for the deaf ministry, and seamstress for the Threads of Love ministry.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Billie’s memory to First Baptist Church of Trussville, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.

A private graveside service celebrating and honoring Billie’s life will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama.