of Harrison, AR
July 6, 1950 - November 15, 2016
Marilyn Sue Gilliam has gone to be with her lord Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She fought a long, hard battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her kindness and love for her family and many friends. She loved her husband, Dale F. Gilliam, her children, and grandchildren with all her heart and soul. Marilyn Sue will be missed by all.
She left behind her husband of forty-seven years, Dale F. Gilliam; five daughters, Jackie McCullen, Julie McEntire, Jill Gilliam, Rebecca Fancher and Sadie L. Gilliam; her son, Charles Nuttell; and eight grandchildren, Michael Fancher, Jacob Frictare, Anthony Gilliam, Ryan and Johnathan Gillian, Samantha McCullen, Shelby A. Boyd and Nicholas C. Boyd.
A graveside service was Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Riverside Memorial Gardens in Indianola, Mississippi. Visitation was Friday, November 18, 2016 at Burton Funeral Home in Indianola, Mississippi.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials made be made to any cancer foundation and would be greatly appreciated.
Marilyn truly had a heart of gold. She was a wonderful friend and a helper for all children she knew. She volunteered for many years at our elementary school library, encouraging students to read, to learn, and to be kind to others. I will miss her deeply. I send her family prayers and much love.
Marti Olesen