Mrs. Eula V. Gilliam, 78, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
She was born in Saltillo, MS on December 6, 1933, the daughter of the late James and Emma Jean (nee: Bobo) Lockridge. On October 28, 1950, she married Willie B. Gilliam in Tupelo, MS. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1978.
Mrs. Gilliam moved to Racine in 1950. She worked as a nurse’s aide for 28 years, retiring after her husband’s death in 1978. Upon moving to Racine she joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Later she joined Second Missionary Baptist for 30 years under the leadership of Rev. Mack C. Davis. Finally, she moved to Christ Chapel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. William Lofton. Mrs. Gilliam sang with both the Second Missionary Baptist Gospel Chorus, the Heavenly Voices Quartet and was a member of the Queen Esther Court #40 Heroines of Jericho in Tupleo, MS. She enjoyed word search puzzles, cooking and watching Oprah, Dr. Phil and soap operas.
Her survivors include her devoted children, son, Ardis Gilliam of Tupelo, MS, daughter, Daris (Willie) Hodges of Racine; daughter-in-law, Norma Gilliam; grandchildren, LaVonda Cobb, Wanda Neal, Darian Gilliam, Marcus (Racquel) Hodges, Cornelious (Keisha) Gilliam, Darishawn Hodges all of Racine, Vernekie (Tim) Crump of Memphis, TN, Ardarian Gilliam, Ardis Gilliam, II and Bianca Gilliam all of Tupelo, MS, Timothy Gilliam of New Albany, MS; 33 great grandchildren, including Rece Carter and Malia Hodges; brother, James (Maggie) Lockridge of Beloit, sister, Mary (Cleveland) Cornelious of Racine; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Lockridge, Corrine (Jimmie) McWhorter, Zannie McClain, Pearl Harris and Willie Mae Gilliam all of Racine; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Daria Gilliam; sisters, Marjorie Montgomery, Mary Louise Judon; brother, Jodie Lockridge, Sr. and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lillie and Willie Gilliam, Sr.
Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (1120 Grand Ave.) on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:00 am for the celebration of Eula’s life and Homegoing with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby officiating. Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. There will be a visitation in the church on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m.
The Gilliam and Hodges families would like to thank Ridgewood Heath Care Center, and the entire staff at WFH-All Saints for the loving care that was provided for their mother, grandmother and sister. May God Bless all of you.
Pastor J.L & Ruby Bobo says
OUR thoughts and prayer’s are with you in your time of sorrow.
Pastor j.L.& Ruby Bobo
and Creek Outreatch Baptist Church
Family
Forrest & Victoria Bobo and Family says
We are praying for all of you
Forrest & victoria Bobo
Jo Ann Hill says
To my family, some I have met and some I have not had the pleasure of knowing. I expressed my deepest sympathy in the loss of our love one Eula. I pray that GOD with Strengthen you in this time of Beareavement. The BOBO family would like you to know that we are here for whatever your needs may be. Love you and may GOD keep you.
Maxine Trice-Bobo says
Be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as stewards of the manifold grace of God. Whoever speaks, let him speak,as it were, the utterances of God; Whoever servers, let him do so as by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Stay strong in the Lord Jesus Christ. ( Maxine Trice-Bobo,& Family .)
Larry & Jackie Lockridge & Family says
Brother Artis & Family,
We pray the Holy Spirit will comfort your heart and give you strength during this times. Be encouraged our dear brother in Christ.
Francine and Lee and Myles Strong says
My Dearest Family,
We are sad to hear of your mothers passing. Lossing a parent is a very sad time it gives you a since of how life is too short and we need to keep our family and friends close. May God keep you all in his mercy and love and we are turly sorry we will not be able to attend the service, our prayers are with you all. Love Cousin Franny, Lee and Myles Strong