of Marked Tree, AR
October 19, 1929 - February 27, 2020
On Thursday, February 27th, 2020, Geraldine Gillis, of Marked Tree, loving wife and mother of 6 children, passed away at the age of 90.
Geraldine was born on October 19th, 1929 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Lee Garfield and Annie Thomas Loggains. She was a faithful member of Corners Chapel Baptist Church, where she taught for many years. She owned and operated Marked Tree Fabric Shop with her twin sister, Claudine Wells and enjoyed sewing. She married the love of her life, Burl James Gillis.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 56 years, Burl James Gillis; one granddaughter, September Dekoe Carroll; and 10 siblings.
She is survived by one sister, Donna Dill of Georgetown, IL; 6 children, Linda (Bobby) Smith of Lake City, Jim (Jeannie) Gillis of Jonesboro, Glenn (Toya) Gillis of Marked Tree, Dennis (Rhonda) Gillis of Jonesboro, Ruth (Gregg) Ross of Marked Tree, and Gaye (Larry) Carroll of Bay Village. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will be Saturday February 29th, 2020 at 10:30am at Corner Chapel Baptist Church. Services will be officiated by Bro. Kevin Barnett, Bro. Glen Hurst, Bro. Bobby Jo Barnett and Matthew Barnett. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm at Corners Chapel Baptist Church in Payneway on Friday, February 28, 2020 under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Pallbearers to include Craig Ross, Johnny Carroll, Grady Gillis, Garrett Gillis, Lee Ross, Jared Gillis, Brandon Gillis, and Nate Gillis.
Honorary pallbearers will include Leiandrea Higgins, Jennifer Barnett, Lori Fitts, Ashley Gamber and September Smart
Memorials may be made to Corners Chapel Baptist Church, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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7 Condolence(s)
Wanda Linebarger
Monday, March 2, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Wanda LInebarger
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Donna Sanders and Darlene Moore
Friday, February 28, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. It was a delight knowing her. We're sorry we won't be able to attend the visitation or services. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
In Christian Love,
Darlene and Donna
Stacy smith
Friday, February 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss! She was a sweet lady!
Morris Wayne Lansdale
Thursday, February 27, 2020
You were a large part my life when I was young and were a very great influence for me. Thank you for your kindness and spiritual guide. You were always kind and caring and made me feel at home. I will never forget all those great Sunday meals after church. Nobody could cook chicken like you I still think of it. For a while you were my second parent's. Thank you so much for that. May GOD BLESS and watch over you and your family. RIP WONDER LADY. I CAN NEVER THINK YOU ENOUGH. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
Diana Ratton
Thursday, February 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Ira and Bennie Whitfield
Thursday, February 27, 2020
You have our deepest sympathy, may God bless you.
Teresa Rogers & famiky
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Our sympathy is with you in your time of grieving. Praying for your sweet family.