of yellville, AR

October 3, 1937 - December 5, 2025

Kathryn Elizabeth Gilliland, age 88, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, December 5, 2025 at her residence.

Kathryn, who resided in Yellville for the past 30 years, originally came from St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on October 3, 1937 in Tula Lake, Modoc County, California to her parents, the late Jewell Hudson and Dorothy (Musick) Hudson.

Kathryn spent her career in health care, working in home health. She was well thought of and cherished by those she cared for, once having touched the hearts of an older couple who wanted to adopt her, which is a true testament to her kind soul. Kathryn had a deep love for nature; she enjoyed tending to her flowers and gardening and spent a lot of time outside.

She is survived by her devoted son, Brian Gilliland of Yellville, Arkansas; her brother, James Hudson of Yellville, Arkansas and several loving nieces and nephews.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Helen Stubbs, Jackie Rogers and Barbra Fox.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Legacy Hospice in recognition of the care they provided.

Arrangements are in the care of Roller Burns Funeral Home, in Yellville, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com