Billie J. Forrest Obituary (1926 - 2023)

Billie J. (Hand) Forrest, 97, passed away on July 12, 2023, at Henry Rehab and Nursing. A graveside service will be held at the Henry cemetery on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 10:30am. Friends and family are invited to attend. Services are being handled by Calvert-Johnson Memorial Home, Henry, Illinois. Billie was born April 17, 1926 in Lacon, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Marie (Crouse) Hand. She married William (Bill) Forrest on November 23, 1946 in Henry. Billie is survived by three of her four children: Jim (Lisa) Forrest of Jacksonville, Florida; Kevin Forrest of Tucson, Arizona; and Karen (Waymond) Duke of Pembroke, Georgia; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill, daughter Carol Hall, sister Rose Allen, step-brother Densil Holland and her parents. In their younger years, Billie and Bill managed the Henry pool, and leased the bar and grill at Hofer Lanes. In their early retirement years, they lived part-time in Henry and were "snow birds" in Tucson, Arizona. Billie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved to cook and bake, paint, travel, and spend time with her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials to Henry Rehab and Nursing or Compassus Hospice Care. Online condolences may be made to: www.clvertmemorial.com.