Billie Wallingford went to her heavenly home December 29, 2020. She was born on August 11, 1922 to Leonard and Mamie Hobbs in Erick, OK. In 1940, she graduated from Erick High School. During World War II she travelled with family to several army posts. She worked in a bakery and a few post exchanges during that time. In 1945, she attended Draughn's School of Business. She had a brief career as a secretary. Billie married John Wallingford in 1947. The couple moved to Midwest City in 1950. Billie assumed the role of housewife and mother. She loved the Lord and served her church in various positions over the years. Billie enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren over her long life. Her later years were spent in the home of her daughter Sharon and son-in-law Randy who lovingly cared for her. Her family and friends were blessed by her in life and will miss her. Billie was preceded in death by her parents; 4 sisters, Alta Louise Hobbs, Baby Hobbs, Faye Swearingen, and Sue Soule; 1 brother, Leon Hobbs; her husband, John; and great-grandson, Colton Chilla. Survivors include sons: Russell Schaefer and wife Judi, Bruce Wallingford and fiancée Karen Hopkins; daughters: Terry Abel and husband Jim, Sharon Miller and husband Randy; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Billie's Funeral Service will be livestreamed through the Bill Eisenhour NE Funeral Home Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/BillEisenhourFH/
