Willette "Billie" Redding

Willette “Billie” Huff Redding was born November 1938 in Mountain View, Missouri to John V Fry Huff and Etta Chiffon Cheatom. She entered into rest on February 11, 2024 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was 85 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents, two daughters; Victoria and Donna Redding, six sisters; Mary Etta Mills, Velma Jean Weir, Millie Schillie, Lucille Johnson, Hellen Tatum, and Judy Wilson. On October 5, 1953, she married Clinton “Hank” Redding in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. They later learned that their license was never filed, so they remarried on October 7, 1978 in Cedar Hill, Missouri. Hank entered into rest on June 8, 2002. She is survived by her three children; Denise Falco (Mike Nichols), Mary (Jim) Gilliland, and Clint Redding, grandchildren; Chet (Toni), Niki (Jeff), Michael, Jake, Nicho (Gina), Alex, Billy, Amber (Brian), Dee, Jackie (Scott), and Mike Jr (Kacy), great-grandchildren; Chase, Josi (Gabe), Aedan, Aisley, Nico, Nirvana, Brody, Eli, Jordan, Tonya, Brian, Ashley, and Jade, ten great-great grandchildren, as well as numerous extended family and friends. Billie was passionate about learning and sharing her knowledge. One of her first gifts was a book and she knew right away that reading was something she loved. At 69 years old, she went back to school and graduated at the top of her class with her GED. Because of her love for learning, her mind was never idle; playing cards, games, puzzles, painting ceramics, and guitar lessons. She made clothing, quilts, delicious recipes, jewelry, ornaments, and wine. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t grow and she was known for her bountiful garden, flowers, and trees. When she wasn’t learning, she was sharing her words of wisdom. She had a way of telling you exactly what you needed to hear. She didn’t believe in dwelling on things and appreciated the little things in life. She loved to do and try anything that would bring joy. Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched, and her memory will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to be a part of her world. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill, MO 63016. Graveside service will immediately follow at Chapel Hill. Family and friends are invited to the VFW afterwards. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill

Willette "Billie" Redding

November 16, 1938 - February 11, 2024