Norma Bilyard

Norma Bilyard, 92, of Manteno, IL, passed away on Friday October 9, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on March 12, 1928, the daughter of Wilbur and Margaret Wilcox. On July 7, 1945 she marries Howard Bilyard. Norma is survived by her daughter; Peggy Skoff of Custer Park, son in law; Wayne Arseneau of Beaverville, her grandchildren; Kevin Arseneau, Kurt (Brynn) Arseneau, Robert (Roxanne) Larkins, Rhonda (John) Smith, a step granddaughter; Michelle (John) Mullikin, great-grandchildren; Amaya Arseneau, Layla Arseneau, Brayle Arseneau, Krista Arseneau, Korey Arseneau, Zach (Brittney) Miller, Cody (Brittany) Larkins, Chase Larkins, Connor Larkins, Hannah Smith, Logan Smith, and step great grandchild Jacob Knight, great-great-grandchildren; Zaelynn Miller, Brody Miller, step great-great-grandchildren; Ava Knight, Jacob Knight, Carter Knight, and Rilee Knight, and a special friend Donna Peters who Norma thought of as a daughter. She is preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Janet Arseneau, her great-granddaughter Everly Arseneau,2 brothers; Robert Wilcox and Donald (Bernice) Wilcox, and a son-in-law, Arthur Skoff. Norma enjoyed being a farmer’s wife and loved the farm life. She retired from F.W. Woolworths. Norma enjoyed the different bowling leagues she was on, she met many nice ladies. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, playing cards and dice, putting puzzles together, and camping in her earlier years, She was the best mom anyone could ask for, Her grandchildren all loved her. She was a great loving person. She will be greatly missed by her family. We love you mom and grandma. Visitation will be held Thursday October 15, 2020 from 3pm-7pm at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home in Manteno. Funeral service will be for family only. Burial will be at Bloom Grove Cemetery. Due to Covid 19 restrictions everyone is asked to wear a mask and follow social distancing.