Doris Luella Gilliam
Doris Luella Gilliam, 82, of Richwood died Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at Marion General Hospital. She was born Oct 13, 1922 in Prospect, OH to Ross L. Thomas and Helen Smith Thomas, both deceased.
She was retired from Tecumseh as a shop steward.
On Nov 22, 1946 she married Henry "Bud" Gilliam, who died in May of 2002.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Marysville, and the UAWCIO. She loved to fish, go bowling and especially loved singing.
She is survived by 1 daughter, Ruth Ellen (Carlton) Jenkins, Richwood; 1 son, Robert Wayne (Mary) Penry, Englewood, FL, 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 brother and 1 grandson.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. in the Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood, OH under the direction of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, DAV Memorial Program, P. O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Condolences to the family may be sent online at www.ballingerfuneralhome.com.
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