Emma D. Billington Obituary (1928 - 2017)

Emma D. Billington, 89, of Pontiac, formerly of Saunemin, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 8:20 p.m. at Accolade Health Care of Pontiac, IL. Her service will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac with Pastor Jane Bradford officiating. Burial will follow at Sunny Slope Cemetery in Saunemin. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 9:30 until the time of the service at the funeral home. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Emma was born January 30, 1928 in Licking, MO to Roy and Willie D. (Mosier) Tolbert. She married Richard Crews Billington on August 15, 1948. He died January 30, 2016. She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Jess) Mygatt of Forrest, David (Mary) Billington of Saunemin, and James (Mary) Billington, of Pontiac; grandchildren, Jennifer Mygatt, Christopher (Beth) Mygatt, Beth (Caleb) McCoy, Jason (Dan Kerney) Billington, Kevin (Michelle) Billington, Andrew Billington, and Katy Billington; and great grandchildren, Noah and Grace Hall, Colin and Brock Mygatt, Avery McCoy, and Jayden Frailey. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; brother, William Tolbert; and sisters, Agnes Fagerburg and Geneva Lane. Emma was a homemaker and member of Saunemin United Methodist Church and the Saunemin Legion Women's Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Saunemin United Methodist Church Building Fund, Alzheimer's Research, or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family of Emma wishes to thank the staff at Accolade Health Care for their care, compassion, and love given to her. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.