A wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away at home, surrounded by her loved ones, March 10, 2023 in McKinleyville.

Billie was born December 4, 1934 in Oklahoma to Elmer and Emma Campbell. She was one of four children.

Billie moved to Bakersfield, California with her family when she was a young child.

Billie married the love of her life, R.V. Hillegeist, in 1950. Billie and R.V. started their family shortly after and eventually settled in Humboldt County. They raised their three children — Kit, Julie, and Paul — in Kneeland. In the late 1970s their final move was to Mckinleyville.

Billie’s life revolved around her family. Billie’s joy in life was having her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren around her. She would host Sunday dinners, holidays and family get-togethers at their home.

R.V. and Billie enjoyed many years together camping, hunting, fishing, gardening and visiting family in southern California. Most of all, Billie enjoyed being a grandmother. She was known as Grandma Billie to so many. She loved having her grandchildren over and spending time with them.

Billie is preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Emma Campbell, husband R.V. Hillegeist, son Wayne Keith (Kit) Hillegeist, two infant daughters, and sister Shirley Coinner, and many extended family.

Billie is survived by her daughter Julie and son-in-law Kenny Turner; son Paul and his wife Lynn Hillegeist; grandchildren Jess Turner-Kirkpatrick and her husband Michael Kirkpatrick; Justin Turner; Kyle Turner and his wife Jennica; Troy Hillegeist and his wife Dani; and Matthew Hillegeist; great- grandchildren Bailey, Jack, Dean, Presley, Elias, Brielle, Aubrey; loving sister Dana Armer; and brother Archie Campbell.

Billie’s family would like to thank P.A.C.E and Agape. A very special thank you to cargivers Jennica, Dani, Iris, Cherly, Susie and Rhonda. The family appreciates you more than you’ll ever know.

There will be a small service for immediate family later this summer.

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