Virginia L. Billingsley

On November 26, 2008, Virginia Leigh Billingsley went to be with her Savior.  Virginia was born on July 4, 1924 to Idelene and Charles Francis Pierce in Hamilton County (Enfield), Illinois.  On November 14, 1942, she married C.E. âEldonâ Billingsley who preceded her in death on July 4, 2004.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and 3 siblings.  She is survived by two sons: Larry and his wife, Gayle, and Charles Eldon âChuckâ Billingsley.  She is also survived by three grandchildren:  Jason and his wife, Dala, of Marshall, Illinois; Peyton and his wife, Shelly, of Godfrey, Illinois; and C. E. âEliâ Billingsley of Lawrenceville, Illinois; and three great-grandchildren:  Emily, Jaedyn, and Garrett Billingsley.   Virginia was also a member of Central Christian Church where she was baptized into the Lord in 2005.Virginia and her husband owned and operated a successful oil business for many years. They spent a lot of time together and enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and spending time with their many friends, family, and beloved pets. Of all of her hobbies and interests, Virginia spent many hours working in her flower beds and took pride in the fact that people would stop to look and comment on her colorful flowers and bushes. Virginia also played bridge weekly and was a member of several bridge clubs.  She was loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed.  Virginia was also a member of the Elks Lodge.The Visitation will be from 5-7 PM at Emmons-Macey Funeral Home on Sunday, November 30, 2008.  The funeral will be on Monday, December 1, 2008, at 10 AM and will be officiated by ministers Phil Yakey and Matt Willis.In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be given to either Central Christian Church or the Humane Society.