of Mountain View, AR
October 6, 1933 - March 23, 2019
Thelma Lorene Gillihan (Prince), 85, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away at Waters of Mountain View Residential Care Center on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Thelma was born October 6, 1933 at Carrols Corner, Arkansas. She was born into a large family of eleven children. As a young child she grew up chopping and picking cotton. She went to school in Keiser, Arkansas. Thelma came to Mountain View in 1953 where she met her soon to be husband, Richard Gillihan. They were married on May 23, 1953. Thelma retired from Mountain View School District where she worked as a custodian. She was a very hard worker all of her life. She was a member of Highway 5 Church of Christ in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Thelma is survived by her daughters, Brenda Gammill and husband Garry, Glenda Engle and husband Jackie, Sharon Misenheimer and husband Alan all of Mountain View, Arkansas; sons, Dennis Gillihan and wife Debbie of Wichita, Kansas, Doyle Gillihan and wife Annette of Mountain View, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren, Melanie Brustrom, Lisa Summers, Dwayne Engle, LouAnn Diana, Jason Smith, Kayla Stalcup, Crystal Bastow, Logan Gillihan, Dennis Busher, Aaron Gillihan, and Nikki Lee; 25 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; brothers, Bill Prince of Michigan, and Eulis Prince of Manila, Arkansas; sisters, Pearl Bryant and Wanda Wilcoxon of Washington and Shirley Harrell of Wyoming; along with many extended family and friends.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gillihan; brothers, Jay, Bobby, Carl, and Paul Dean Prince; sister, Buelah Mae Prince, and parents, Raymond and Ruby (Martin) Prince.
Visitation is Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 6:00-8:00 PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services are Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 2:00 PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas with Brothers Steve Hentz and Randal Dunn officiating. Interment will follow the service at Herpel Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Garry Gammill, Jackie Engle, Alan Misenheimer, Doyle Gillihan, Aaron Gillihan, and Jason Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Jonathan Stalcup, Dennis Gillihan, Dwayne Engle, Michael Diana, Chris Summers, Chuck Summers, and Danny Brustrom.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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11 Condolence(s)
Gina & Jonathan Shields
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Aunt Thelma,
I will always treasure all the wonderful memories. I will carry them close to my heart. I will forever remember your wonderful biscuits and gravy!! You will be greatly missed, may you for ever dance in heaven with your beloved Richard. I love you, and may you be at peace.
Jeffrey and Laureen Mendelsohn
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
May God keep you in the palm of His hand and comfort you all during this difficult loss. Thelma was a sweet person and we will miss her.
Barbara knapp
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Such a sweet lady I always enjoyed working with her . Praying for your family in this difficult time .
Venessa ,David, Mikey,mcguffey
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
My condence go to all you .we are Gina friend.she is a amazing person . Love ,venessa McGuffey and family
Janene M Pruett
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
I am so sad to hear of your mother's passing. At a very young age I can remember your mom well. She was so kind to me. Getting dropped from the school bus at your house, she would invite me in and offer me a pickle. What a wonderful treat and I was starving after a long day at school!! Her smile was always warm and made me feel welcome. Her laugh was contagious and made me feel comfortable. Your parents and grandparents were wonderful friends to my family, who were different and outsiders. The 5 of you kids were good friends also and I remember fondly may fun times! I know you will miss her and I'm sorry for your loss. I trust she is busy visiting with the ones that passed on before her and I hope she tells my parents "hello" from me. Blessings to you all! Janene (Gier) Pruett
Dawn Branscum
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Thelma was such a sweet lady. She will be missed by all that had the honor of knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Crystal Bastow
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Love you granny. Until we meet again I'll see you later.
Mazie Lee
Monday, March 25, 2019
So sorry for your loss and I will be praying for comfort and for the memories to be wonderful. Rejoice if you know you will be joining her in her NEW HOME in that wonderful place that she is enjoying right now and forever. Love to all of you loved ones and to all friends.
Diania Anderso
Monday, March 25, 2019
Thelma was a sweet lady that was loved by many. My family and I will miss her alot.
Kenneth&Janice Bailey
Monday, March 25, 2019
Sorry Glenda for your loss. Keeping yall in our prayers
Danette brewer
Monday, March 25, 2019
Heaven gained a beautiful angel miss Thelma was a true blessing ti eveyone she meet praying for youll