SPRINGFIELD – Billie Marie Carroll, 81, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Arcadia Care in Auburn.

She was born in San Diego, California on November 26, 1944, to William and Hazel (Shaw) Renoud. She married Craig Carroll on February 15, 1975, at the Rochester Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Denise Blaser.

Billie was employed with Donna's House of Type for many years. She enjoyed sewing, archery, bowling, hiking, fishing and bird watching. She loved roses and butterflies and was an avid collector of Louis L'Amour novels. She enjoyed visiting family on the farm in Pike County. She was a member of Remnant Seed Cross Ministries.

Billie is survived by her husband, Craig; daughter, Christy Carroll; grandchildren, Elizabeth Blaser, Dylan Blaser, Tyler Metzger and Austin Metzger; great-granddaughter, Sharlett Metzger; brother, Jimmy Renoud; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until the time of a funeral service at 6 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home in Springfield, IL. To view the service live, please CLICK HERE

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.