Doris Billups

Doris "Puddie" Billups, 75, of Rockton, IL passed away on July 25, 2023 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.

Born October 14, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT to Benjamin and Helen (Cragg) McPheron. She attended schools in West Frankfort, IL. She worked in the electronics field her whole life.

She married the love of her life, Steve Billups, on November 2, 1991 in McHenry, IL. Together they enjoyed countless days riding on their Harleys and traveling; including trips to Las Vegas and family cruises.

She is survived by her husband, Steve; son, James Moore; daughter, Lisa Johnson; granddaughters, Nicole, Samantha and Jennifer; grandsons, James J., James O., Tauren; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Noah, Ella, Benjah and James along with several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kenny; sister, Audrey; son, William; and grandson, Jonathan.

She was a life member of Ladies of Harley. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family especially on Christmas and The 4th of July in her dream house. She loved cooking homemade meals, going resale shopping and of course watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up.

Doris will forever be remembered by her beauty, style, intelligence, fearlessness, encouragement, life lessons and of course her famous line everyone knows...."Who do you think you're talking to". She was not afraid to speak her mind.

Doris was the best wife, mother, friend, sister and Mimi there ever was.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, IL with Pastor Terry Morehouse officiating. Burial will be in Windridge Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until time of ceremony Wednesday.