Billie Mumma

A graveside service for Billie Marie Mumma has been scheduled for 10:00 am, Monday, July 6, 2015 at Davenport Cemetery in Davenport, Oklahoma under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm in the Mason Chapel at Asbury United Methodist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Billie Marie (Hickey ) Mumma was born on Thursday, April 10, 1930 in El Reno, Oklahoma. She moved more than 20 times while she was a child due to her Dad’s roadwork construction job. She grew up with her brother Bobby, but he died when Billie was only 10 years old. She and her parents settled in Coffeyville, Kansas during her high school years. After she completed high school, she worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone as a phone operator. Billie completed her associate’s degree at Coffeyville Junior College. Billie married “Bud” Leville Mumma on March 2, 1951 in Coffeyville, Kansas, They moved to Tulsa to start a family. They had three boys: Michael, Tony, and Randy. Bud was transferred to Oklahoma City where they had a daughter, Debra. Once the kids were in school, Billie completed her bachelor’s degree at Central State University. Upon completing her degree, Billie took a job with Putnam City Schools as a Science teacher. Eventually, the Mumma family returned to Tulsa in 1971 and Billie secured a job with Tulsa Public Schools. Billie loved science so much that she went back to school once more and completed her Masters degree at OSU. Billie enjoyed a successful career in teaching and retired after 30 years in the classroom. During Billie’s retirement, she and Bud enjoyed traveling to places such as Costa Rica, Nova Scotia, Alaska, and Hawaii. She was always learning and enjoyed discovering new things on her travels. She and Bud also enjoyed genealogy, which led them to travel and research family history at many libraries across the United States. Family was important to Billie and she always looked for ways to support her children and grandchildren. Wherever there was a need, she would invest her time and love within their lives. Billie attended Asbury United Methodist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ and she is at home in heaven today! Memorials may be made to: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 230 E. Ohio Street, Suite 304 Chicago, IL 60611-3201 Billie’s children: Michael Mumma and wife, Lova. Noble, OK. Tony Mumma and wife, Inez. Broken Arrow, OK. Randy Mumma and wife, Dyan. Bixby, OK. Billie’s son-in-law: Corvan Robison. Catoosa, OK. Billie’s Grandchildren: Randy and wife Amber, Dr. Shannon Mumma, Kristen, Lacie, Logan and wife Katie Mumma, Ian, Evan, and Blake Mumma. Billie’s Great-grandchildren: Embree, Clay, and Quinton. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hickey, her husband Bud Mumma, her daughter Debra Robison, her grandson Michael William Mumma, and her brother Bobby Hickey.

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Billie Mumma

April 10, 1930 - July 6, 2015