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Billie E. Ford

NEWARK: A funeral service, to celebrate the life of Billie E. Ford, 86, of Newark, will be held on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, Newark. A private burial will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Billie was born Licking County on March 15, 1926 to the late Henry W. and Nora Mae (Davis) Neibarger. She passed away in Newark on December 4, 2012.

Billie graduated from Newark High School, Class of 1944. She was a devoted homemaker to her husband and three children. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, canning, crocheting, listening to the police scanner, watching baseball, watching Ohio State basketball and football and sitting outside bird watching. She loved spending time with her family and friends and was a member of Marne United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her children, Ruth Ellen Hughes of Heath, Brenda K. (Phil) Klingensmith of Thornville and Douglas L. Ford of Newark; grandchildren, William Hughes, Daniel Hughes and Tiffany (Josh) Morris; great grandchildren, Courtney Hughes, Taylor Hughes and Tesla Ford; daughter-in-law, Alice Ford; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William B. Ford in 2004; son-in-law, Ronald Hughes; sisters, Norma "Jiggs" Carpenter and Marian Neibarger; and brother, John Neibarger.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Billie to Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio, P.O. Box 430, Newark, Ohio 43058-9909.

Friends may call at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Visit www.CrissSchoedinger.com to share a memory about Billie or to sign an online guest book.

Published by Advocate on Dec. 6, 2012.
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Brenda , so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother .

Elaine Newton

December 10, 2012

Ruth Ellen & family
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. You will be in my prayers.
Sandy Love

December 10, 2012

Brenda and Family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Please know that you will all be in my prayers.
Larry Miceli

December 8, 2012

Brenda, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss it is never easy to lose someone you love . Prayers are with you Linda Pugh

December 8, 2012

Brenda and Phill sorry to hear about your mother.

earl roe

December 8, 2012

Ruth, we are very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bud & Susan Killmeyer

December 8, 2012

Brenda & Family, Sorry for the loss of your Mother. Thoughts and Prayers your way during this difficult time.

Jeff & Cristy Martin

December 7, 2012

Billie was truly a special person. I enjoyed our visits.
"God be with all of you."
Karen McGee, The Visitation team from Marne church

December 7, 2012

Ruth Ellen and your entire family has my deepest sympathy. Hold on to the good memories of your Billie and know that she will always be present in your heart.

Barbara Waldren

December 7, 2012

Ruth and family, Bob and I are so sorry about your loss, you know we are here for you,to listen, to cry with you or whatever you may need, love Patty and Bob

December 6, 2012

our love for our great aunt Billie.. we love and will miss u.. love Brett, Jamie and Anna Price

Jamie Price

December 6, 2012

Dear Brenda, Phil, and family: So sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Thomas Ashcraft

December 6, 2012

Brenda,
So sorry to get your message...you will be in my thoughts today and in the days ahead as you go through what I know is a difficult time. Hugs to all and keep the fond memories close to your heart.

Beverly Mellars-Craney

December 6, 2012

Billie was a truly special person and will be missed.

Jasca Kaneff

December 6, 2012

Brenda,you and yours have our sincere condolences during this sad time. Rember the good times, and God Bless. Ron&Sally Combs

December 6, 2012

Brenda and Family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.

Linda Grant

December 6, 2012

Our prayers and love to Ruth and her family at this time of the loss of her Mother.

Winfrey & Peggy Prater

December 6, 2012

Billie Family.
She was a wonderful lady and enjoyed our visits with her at the nursing home.God bless all of her family and give them comfort in their loss.
A Friend from Marne Church Bev Fleming

Bev&Jim Fleming

December 6, 2012

Ruth and Brenda,

I am so sorry to hear about Billie's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love-Dennette

Dennette Warman

December 6, 2012

Brenda, so sorry for your loss. Billie will be missed by all at the Dentist Office.We all loved her. RIP, Billie!

Liz Koegle

December 6, 2012

Brenda,Doug
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother you are in our thoughts and prayers God bless

Steve Cooksey

December 6, 2012

Brenda and Family, Our thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time.
Neal & Tammy Hanger

December 6, 2012

Ruth Ellen & family
Our sincere sympathy to you in this time of loss. May God bless each of you. You will be in our hearts and prayers.
Ed & Ann Nichols

Ed Nichols

December 6, 2012

Brenda
Debi and I were saddened to hear about your mother, if you need something please call me, Allie and Debi.

Allie Snow

December 6, 2012

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