Tribute to Willa Dene Hilburn, born February 21, 1934 in Oklahoma City to Sue and Alvin Hurdle. A devoted wife, virtuous and gracious mom, loving grandmother, compassionate teacher at Southern Oaks FWB for more than 25 years, you were all of these. She finally made it to her eternal home after 75 years on Sunday night, February 22, 2009. You were a shining example of Jesus' love. She was preceded in death by: • Her mother, Sue Hurdle; • Father, Alvin Hurdle; • And sister, Melva Hicks. She is survived by: • Her faithful husband of 56 years, Johnnie Daniel Hilburn; • Brother, Wayne Hurdle; • 7 children, Johnnie Daniel Hilburn, Jr. (Danny), Lytle Brent Hilburn and wife Shari, Craig Alan Hilburn and wife Teresa, Kelly Dean Hilburn and wife Linda, Danna Renee Hilburn, Kevin Wayne Hilburn, and Shari Michele White and husband Allen; • 12 grandchildren, Amie Fowler and husband Ryan, Joshua Hilburn and wife Natalie, Alyssa Hilburn, Garret Hilburn, Cullen Hilburn, Summer Hilburn, Jarod Hilburn, Rebekah Hilburn, Danielle White, Kaela White, Shauna White, and Arielle White; • 2 great grandchildren, Caden Fowler and Anna Fowler.