Billie Coder-Laiben

Billie J. Coder-Laiben, 82 of Corning, formerly of Zanesville, died 2:38 PM, Monday, April 13, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, following a sudden illness. She was born Saturday, January 1, 1944, in Piedmont, MO, the daughter of William Coder and Frances (Deck) Coder.

Billie was a woman of faith, and a dedicated member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She had a great devotion to our Blessed Mother, the Scapular, and the Rosary. She was a musician, and enjoyed playing the organ, and piano. Billie was an accomplished vocalist who adored singing. She enjoyed drawing, and painting, and loved to knit and crochet. Billie was an avid sports fan, and followed all teams, especially the St. Louis Cardinals, Indiana Pacers, and Golden State Warriors.

She treasured her many animal companions over the years. Billie was a devoted wife for over 38 years. Most of all she was a loving, and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who greatly cherished the time she spent with her family.

Billie is survived by three daughter, Candace (John) Schafsnitz, Regina (Trinidad) Cano, and Patricia Laiben; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by one sister, Peggy Shoemake.

Friends may call 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Hillis Combs Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, where the Rosary will be recited at 6:45 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Monday, April 20, 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 144 North Fifth Street, Zanesville, with Fr. Donald Abii as celebrant. Billie will be laid to rest in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note of condolence please visit www.hilliscombsfh.com.