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Carissa GILLIS Obituary
Age 39, of Cincinnati, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at UC Medical Center. Carissa worked in Hospitality Management and grew up
attending Huber Heights First Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents, Tim and Carol Gillis of Huber Heights; brother, Brian Gillis of AL; fiancé, Jared Dahlheimer of Cincinnati; and many other relatives and friends. She taught us all to give generously, live spontaneously and love fully. Funeral service, 12 Noon Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike with Pastor Tim Binns officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11 AM until service time at the
funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Donate Life Ohio in Carissa's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
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Elaine Adams
December 16, 2022
Prayers for and with your family on this sad anniversary. Lots of love, Elaine, Amy, Marybeth and all our families
Matthew Howlett
December 22, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the loss. Prayers for all friends and family.
Jenny Kanthak
December 22, 2021
Carol, Tim, and Brian - I am so sorry. So many memories of Carissa and your family. Sending you so much love during this time.
Melinda (McGohan) and Jonathan Southwell
December 22, 2021
Carol, Tim, and Brian our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Carissa. Some of my best memories growing up have her in them and I will always cherish them. Sending our love.
Melinda (McGohan) and Jonathan Southwell
December 22, 2021
Carol, Tim and Brian we are sending our love and prayers. So sorry we cannot be there but know you are in our thoughts. Carissa was such an important part of my childhood and I will hold this memories close.
Elaine Adams, Amy Adams & Marybeth Smith and families
December 21, 2021
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. Sorry we can´t be there with you to share your loss. Blessings of comfort and God´s love. Aunt Elaine, Amy , Marybeth and our families
Elaine Adams
December 21, 2021
Our prayers are with all of you. May you know His presence and His love surround you. Sorry our family can´t be present to share your loss. Elaine,
Amy, Marybeth and our families.
Anitra Spinelli
December 19, 2021
Carol and family, I´m so extremely sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Judy Griffith
December 19, 2021
Carol & Tim - we are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts ache for you.
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22
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