Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Lucille GILKESON Obituary
Lucille
Age 95, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton surrounded by her family. She was born on August 5, 1925, in Jeremiah, KY, the daughter of the late Stephen R. Adams & Lucinda Back
Arnold Spencer Adams. Mrs. Gilkeson attended the First Baptist Church of West Carrollton. Preceded in death by her husband, Orion Arlou Gilkeson; her brothers, Ray Arnold, Melvin Adams, Eugene Adams & Ellis Adams; her sisters, Arminta Adams Blair, Rosanna Adams, Martha Adams Caudill, Christina Arnold Adams & Prescova Spencer Adams. She is survived by her 2 loving children,
Patricia Gilkeson & Orion Ronald Gilkeson; 3 grandchildren, Jessica Graves (David Lee Howard), Holly Cates & Neal (Jade) Cates; great-granddaughter, Ayla Howard; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the First Baptist Church of West Carrollton, 705 S. Elm St., West Carrollton, with Pastor Scott Wells officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (1 hour prior to service) at the church on Tuesday. Arrangements entrusted to the Swart Funeral Home, West Carrollton. Out of town services will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the Blair Branch Old Regular Baptist Church in Jeremiah, KY, with a Graveside Service at 12 p.m. at the Adams Family Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg, KY. Please share memories and condolences at www.swartfuneralhome.com. Expressions of Sympathy, Love, and Thinking of You cards may be sent to The Family of Mrs. Lucille Adams Gilkeson, C/O Swart Funeral Home, 207 E. Central Ave., West Carrollton, Ohio 45449.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Lucille GILKESON
Sponsored by Swart Funeral Home - West Carrollton.
1 Entry
Timothy Carberry
May 30, 2021
Dear Pat and Ron, I was sorry to hear of the death of your Mother. My Mom died in 2003 and I know it is a great loss. I will remember you in my prayers and will be thinking of you, at this time of separation.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Lucille GILKESON's name
Memorial Events
for Lucille GILKESON
Jun
2
Funeral services provided by:
Swart Funeral Home - West Carrollton207 E Central Ave, Carroll, OH 45449
How to support Lucille's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Lucille GILKESON's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
