Billie Jean Goble, age 97, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born September 3, 1926 to Esker Fearl and Willie Lee (Embry) Buck in Nocona, TX. Billie married Gail Eddington Godby in Sept of 1943; they had two children Jimmy and Sandra. Gail passed away in 1949. Billie married William (Bill) Edward Goble on Dec 2, 1950 and they had two boys: William Jr (Butch) and Robert.
Billie and Bill worked together in the construction business. Their work included airports in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Their family enjoyed yearly trips to Colorado and the Texas coast. Billie never met a stranger, and will be remembered for her jokes, quick wit and outgoing personality. If anyone had a problem she was always the first one there to help. She love cooking for the family and was fondly referred to as “Munner” by her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Patsy, brother Paul, son William (Butch), granddaughter Tina and great-grandchild Skye. She is survived by daughter Sandra Hill; sons Jimmy (Teri) Godby, Robert (Amy) Goble; grandchildren Tanner and Tyler Godby; Jason, Zack and Megan Goble, Tabatha Gillmeister and Taylor Hill; great-grandchildren Thomas, TJ, Zack and Torrie Godby, Camdon Goble and Dylan Camp; great-great-granddaughter Charlotte Godby. The family would like to thank all the loving caretakers at Raider Ranch assisted living for their special care of Billie.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for the Goble family.
A visitation for Billie will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with interment following at Resthaven Memorial Park
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