Johnnie "Rebecca" Bilbo

Johnnie "Rebecca" Bilbo, age 79, of Lumberton, Mississippi passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Rebecca was born October 17, 1942 in Georgia. She was a person who believed in God and whose faith was strong. Rebecca was a caring, strong, cool, good and compassionate person. She was someone who was strong willed and always there for you. She was a person who believed in you and would teach you to be your best. She believed in hard work and was one that battled and was a warrior. Rebecca was a person who loved her children unconditionally and loved her grandchildren with a big heart. She loved her farm animals, her dogs, cows, chickens, peacocks and her pet deer. Rebecca will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James McGraw and Ellie Mayfield McGraw; husband of 52 years, George W Bilbo, Jr.; two brothers, Don and Jimmy McGraw; one nephew, Patton Hash and two great grandchildren, Zachary Stephens and Brentley Castie.

Rebecca is survived by four children; George W Bilbo, III (Leanne), Laura Bilbo, Gina Gill and Jonnie Crisp; one sister, Joanne Rogers; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren on the way.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Rebecca's graveside service on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 10:00 am, at Lumberton City Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitefuneralhomepoplarville.com for the Bilbo family.