Billie Irene Reno

Billie Irene Reno came into this world on February 2, 1943 and passed from it on July 10, 2024. She was born in Pittsburg, Kansas to William Jones and Twila (Green) Jones. Billie spent much of her early life on her grandparents (Claud and Alma Green) farm in rural Sheldon, Missouri. She would reside in many of the southern states with her then husband Robert Doke. She later settled in Iantha, Missouri and then Lamar. 

Billie finished her working years as an arc welder at Thorco Industries. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Lamar. She lived her life on her terms and was proud of her independence.

She is survived by two daughters, Jerri (Eddie) Davis and Kimberly (Robert) Culp; five grandchildren, Judd (Dawn) Davis, Jenica (Jeremy) Phillips, Jerron Davis (Daniel Gomez), Branton Baker and Brock (Amber) Baker; seven great-grandchildren, Dalton Davis, Kenna Davis, Raylee Davis, Jackson Phillips, Jemma Phillips, Darron Baker and Harwell Baker; a niece, Marcie Palmer and several cousins.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and a sister, Patricia Talbott, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A special thanks to Helen, Lyles, Katy, Ramona, Robin, Linda and Donnie for being so kind to her.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Community of Christ Church in Lamar. A burial will be held at Baker's Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested and made payable to St. Jude Children's Hospital in care of Daniel Funeral Home. 

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com