Laurie Bilbrey

(From Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home)

Laurie Ann Bilbrey, age 52, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on June 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Laurie was born on August 24, 1973, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Roy Hawkins and Marie Swanson. She lived a life defined by service, compassion, adventure, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Laurie proudly served her country in the United States Navy from 1991 to 1993. Following her military service, she dedicated 14 years of her life to nursing, caring for countless patients with kindness and professionalism. While she was proud of her military and nursing careers, her greatest accomplishment and deepest joy were her children and grandchildren. She cherished every moment spent with them and loved watching her family grow.

Laurie had a passion for the outdoors and found happiness in traveling and exploring new places. She was an avid lifelong motocross fan. Whether spending time with loved ones, watching motocross, enjoying nature, or creating lasting memories on her adventures, she embraced life with a generous spirit and a loving heart. She also had a special love for 80s music, and no gathering was complete without Laurie breaking out her legendary moonwalk and model walk. Whether it was perfectly executed or not, she never missed an opportunity to entertain those around her and leave everyone laughing.

Laurie is survived by her loving husband, Eddie Bilbrey; her children, Jerry Miller and wife Kristen, Blaze Bilbrey, and Hannah Bilbrey; her beloved grandchildren, Aiden Bilbrey and Flare Bilbrey; her parents, Dovie and Marie Swanson, and Roy and Sandy Hawkins; her mother-in-law, Rhonda Salyer; and her brother, Scooter Hawkins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Bud and Flora Hawkins, Ed and Ernie Swanson, Art and Marjorie Howe, and Joe Salyer; Aunt Missy Gowder; cousins Matt Frye, Eddie Swanson and Jimmy Casper; family friends Mike Harris and Hunter Mitcham.

Laurie’s warmth, strength, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her memory will live on through the many lives she touched and the family she treasured.

A service celebrating Laurie’s life will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1PM with visitation from 11:00-1:00 located at Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove, OK.