Betty Jo Hilburn

July 9, 1929 - March 28, 2014

Betty Jo Hilburn Betty Jo Hilburn of Paoli, Oklahoma was born to Lloyd and Mae (Bradburn) Kissire on July 9, 1929 in Stroud, Oklahoma and passed from this life on March 28, 2014 in Ardmore, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years. Betty grew up in the Blanton View area and attended school in Paoli, Oklahoma. She married Billy E. Wardwell in April of 1946 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. On October 2, 1951, Betty married Dale Hilburn in Wilburton, Oklahoma. Betty worked as a restaurant manager and worked along side Dale in insurance sales. She was a member of Women’s Bowling League. In her spare time she enjoyed sports, and any activities her children and grandchildren were involved. She loved to fish and spend time with her family. The most important thing she taught others about life was the “Win-Learn” method: “Lose” not being an option – the smallest thing learned was a win, no matter the final results. Mrs. Hilburn is survived by: Son: Dewayne Wardwell and wife Sheila of Paoli, Oklahoma Daughter: Darlene Duncan and husband Gerald of Asher, Oklahoma Sister: Geraldine Satterfield of Palo Verta, California Grandchildren: Aaron and Sandra Wardwell of Paoli, Oklahoma Robby and Suzannah Delaplain of Paoli, Oklahoma Johnny and Ann Duncan of Moore, Oklahoma 5 great-grandchildren Mrs. Hilburn was preceded in death by: Her Husbands: Billy E. Wardwell and Dale Hilburn Parents: Lloyd and Mae Kissire Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 3, 2014 in the Paoli First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Paoli Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com