Brenda LeAnn Billinger, 61, passed away Nov. 3, 2019, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. She was born May 5, 1958, at Colby to William Carson and Thelma (Rose) Ayers. She married Stan Billinger Aug. 20, 1977, at Hill City. He survives.   

Coming from Hill City in 1986, Brenda was a Great Bend resident. She was a member of Christian Mother’s and Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking and loved animals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.  

Survivors include, husband Stan Billinger of the home; three sons, Brian Billinger of Newton, Brad Billinger of Canton and Brent Billinger of Newton; one daughter, Brandi Billinger of Great Bend; her mother, Thelma Jarret; one brother, Jay Ayers and wife Lana of Palco; one sister, Linda Ayers of McPherson; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, William Carson Ayers; four brothers, Jack Ayers, Jerry Ayers, Larry Ayers, and Kenny Ayers; and two sisters, Shirley Griggs and Louise Ayers. 

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Louis Dinh Hoang presiding. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Hill City. Memorials are suggested to the Grandchildren’s Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS  67530 

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 5, 2019