Hazel, called Sissie by her family, was born the second of 10 children, to Martin E Duke and Stella V (Tate)Duke. On Oct 22 1942 she married Charles W (Pete) Billington. Children of Pete and Hazel were Sammye Ruth, Carol Diane, Duane and Bonnie Catherine. She had 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Sisters:Lydia Belle Duke, Velma Ruth Stacy, Joyce Joanne Cowan and Saundra Lee Presley, brothers: Rudy, Buddy, Frank, Don and Bob. She had numerous grand and great grandchildren who loved her dearly and will miss her. She was one of the most loving and kind persons and sister anyone could be blessed to know. She had many friends and was a faithful and devoted Christian and church member. Her presence and love will be missed by many, including family and friends.∼Hazel M. Billington (nee Duke), age 86, of Festus, Missouri, passed away on October 31, 2011, in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born August 20, 1925, in Charleston, Missouri. She was the co-owner of Billington Jewelry and a member of First Baptist Church of Festus, Missouri.

She is survived by:
Daughter-Sammye (Lane) Rosenlund, of Abilene, Texas,
Daughter-Carol (Gary) Houston of Festus, Missouri,
Son-Duane (Lori) Billington of Festus, Missouri
Daughter-Bonnie (Tim) Horton of Festus, Missouri
Brother- Buddy Duke of Paducah Ky,
Sister- Ricki Stacy of Little Rock Ark,
Brother- Frank Duke of The Bend OR,
Sister- Joyce Cowan of Terra Haute IN,
Brother-Don Duke of Jackson Mo,
Brother-Bobby Duke of Stillwater OK.
Granddaughter-Kathy Wehmeyer Jordan, Granddaughter-Sally Wehmeyer Boggs
Granddaughter-Wendy Wehmeyer James,
Grandaughter-Tammye Wehmeyer Smith
Granddaughter-Christy Houston Goodwin,
Grandson-Cary Houston,
Grandson-Robert Houston,
Grandson-Andrew Houston,
Grandson-Brett Houston,
Granddaughter Stephanie Horton Cozine,
Grandson-Jeffery Horton,
Grandson-Craig Horton.
As well as, 15 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren.

Proceded in death by:
Husband-Charles W. "Pete" Billington whom she married on October 20, 1942.
Father-Ebert M. Duke,
Mother-Stella Duke (nee Tate),
Great Grandson-Cody Boggs,
Brother- Riley Duke,
Sisters- Saundra and Lydia Bell Duke

Visitation-Thursday, November 3, 2011, from 4 to 8PM at Second Baptist Church, 720 Horine Rd. Festus, Missouri.

Visitation-Friday, November 4, 2011, from 10 to 11AM service time.

Funeral-Friday, November 4, 2011, at 11Am at Second Baptist Church, 720 Horine Rd. Festus, Missouri.

Interment-Festus Methodist Cemetery, Festus, Missouri

Memorials to-Twin City Christian Academy Scholarship Fund would be appreciated by the family.

(note; she was a member of First Baptist Festus but all Services at Second Baptist do to painting at First Baptist.)