Billie D. Goode Obituary (1929 - 2019)

Billie D. Goode, 90, of Durand, IL died at 5:38 a.m. Saturday November 16, 2019 in her home. She was born March 10, 1929 in Wynne, Arkansas the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melvin and Ona Mae (Matthews) Bowen. Billie D. married Freeman W. Goode in Arkansas on November 23, 1949. The family wished to extend a heartfelt thank you to the American Legion Gold Star Post # 676 for providing some home health equipment and Mercy Health Hospice for all their tender loving care given to Mother. Survivors include: daughter Brenda (Mike) Kinney; sons: Randall (Nancy) Goode, Robert (Lorri) Goode, Thomas (Crystal) Goode; daughter Gena (John) Marquardt; 22 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, husband Freeman, son Donald Goode, 6 sisters and 1 brother. A memorial visitation will take place at the Freeport Church of Christ 1635 S. Carroll Avenue Freeport, IL from 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm Thursday November 21, 2019 with a memorial ceremony to be held at 6:30 pm, officiated by Pastor Jeff White. A Graveside ceremony will take place at 1:00 pm Saturday November 23, 2019 in Chesser Cemetery in Noland, Arkansas with Retired Pastor William Lloyd Goode officiating. A memorial will be established.