Billie J. Hibdon

March 3, 1934 - July 13, 2021

Billie June Hibdon, age 87, of Laurie, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Laurie Care Center, Laurie, Missouri. She was born March 3, 1934 in Camden County, Missouri, a daughter of William H. and Velma E. (Green) Patterson. On November 21, 1953, she was united in marriage to Glen Everett Hibdon. Together they shared fifty-six years of marriage before his passing on June 19, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her parents; eight siblings, Joe Patterson, Dorothy Waisner, Freida Laughhunn, Hazel Scott, Ruth West, Jackie Patterson, Mary Lou Pipes and Bud Patterson and a great-grandson, Cooper Brian Hibdon. Survivors include her children, Ernie Hibdon and wife Janet and Beverly Gibson all of Laurie, Missouri; her grandchildren, Joey Hibdon and wife Becky, Chad Hibdon and friend Brittany Worrall and Danny Gibson and fiancé Erica Schenwerk; two great-grandchildren, Jayna and Rhett Hibdon; a special cousin, Alma Merriott of Versailles, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. The Patterson family moved to Morgan County, Missouri when Billie was a girl and she graduated high school in Versailles. She had a strong work ethic and worked various jobs and retired from Gates Manufacturing. Glen and Billie managed Morgan County Gas and later owned and operated Hibdon Gravel for many years. Milking cows and tending to the horses was part of her daily life on the family farm. The family enjoyed traveling around showing horses. They enjoyed camping with friends and family and riding horses. Billie loved attending the Cross-Country Trail Ride in Eminence, Missouri. She was very proud to have recently received her 30-year belt buckle for attendance at the event. Most of all, spending time with her family brought her joy. She was a long-time member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie. A graveside service and burial will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Ozark Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:30-3:00 p.m. at the cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Ozark Chapel Cemetery or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.