Billie Jo Bonner was born on April 11, 1954 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Don T. and Bennie Ruth Cofield. She was the youngest of three siblings.

Billie Jo worked for Pollard Funeral Home before going on to work for the Federal Government for more than 40 years.

She was preceded in death by both parents, one brother (Ronald Moore), and two step-children (Marcellet & Marcell Owens). She leaves to cherish her memory; three children, Craig (Vonda) Glover, Kellye (Rod) Kindred, Derek Glover (Vee); sister Bobbie Carroll "Gus" Cofield, cousin/sister Mary Johnson, best friend/sister Thecil Bennett; special friend Almer Bennett Sr.; Goddaughter Tracy Roper; step-children Herman, Yvette, Marc & Raymond Owens; 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.