Billie Jo Roberts Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Billie Jo Roberts, age 81, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living, Rensselaer. On April 2, 1940 in Helena, Alabama, Billie was born to C.L. Hill and Edna Ruth (Painter). Prior to living in DeMotte and Rensselaer, Billie spent some time in Murfreesboro, TN and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She married John Roberts in 1978 in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 2014. Billie worked as a bookkeeper and office administrator for 40 years. She was affiliated with the Barfield Baptist Church, Murfreesboro. Billie enjoyed gardening, traveling, decorating, and being with family. She was especially close with her brother and his wife. Billie is survived by her children: Joey (Oksana) Simmons of Harrison, AR; Perry Simmons of Okeechobee, FL; Robin (Thomas) Turnpaugh of DeMotte, IN; step-daughter, Laura (Duane) Smith; grandchildren: Kimberly (Andrew) Manning, Frank (Angie) Turnpaugh, Kyle (Amanda) Turnpaugh; and great-grandchildren: Lauren, Seth, Leo, Ian, Zak and Gavin; brother, Al (Vivian) Hill; sister, Faye Brown; and many extended family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Roberts and sister, June Furgeson. Integrity Funeral Service & Cremation of Wheatfield has been entrusted with the family’s wishes for cremation.

Billie Jo Roberts

April 2, 1940 - February 5, 2022