LEILA MAE GILLIAM

August 9, 1926 – July 24, 2011 

BELTON, SC - Leila Mae Garner Gilliam, age 84, of 1803 Highway 252, wife of 47 years of Hollie W. Gilliam,  passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at the Rainey Hospice House. 

Born in Lavonia, GA on August 9, 1926, Mrs. Gilliam was a daughter of the late Samuel N. Garner and Ola Gilliam Garner.  She was retired from Cushman Mill in Williamston, SC and enjoyed line dancing and spending time with her family.  She was a member of Cross Hill Church of God.  

Survivors include her sons, Herman Eugene Gilliam (Johnette) and Randy Ned Gilliam (Lisa) all of Belton, SC and daughter, Mildred Richey (Calvin) of Davidson, NC;  grandson, Corey Gilliam (Mary Beth) of Williamston, SC; granddaughters, Kristie Medlin (Burt) and Dawn Mason (Rob), all of Concord, NC; Selena Frank (Jimmy) of Williamston, SC; Abby Gilliam of Honea Path, SC and Hollie Gilliam of Simpsonville, SC and their mother, Tammy Gilliam; great-grandsons, Cody, Dalton, Zachary Gilliam of Williamston, SC and Joe Palladino and Dallas Medlin of Concord, NC; great granddaughters, Bella Gilliam of Honea Path, SC and Mariah Palladino and Ava Mason of Concord, NC. 

She was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 3:00  pm at Crosshill Church of God officiated by the Reverends John Christmas, Freddy Garner, James Kelley and Dr. Bill Balzano.  Interment will follow in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Belton, SC.

The family will be at the home of Herman Gilliam, 1811 Highway 252, Belton, SC and will receive friends at the church from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm before the service. 

In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29625.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneral home.com