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Helen Gilleland Obituary
Mrs. Helen Sentell Gilleland, age 87, of Woodstock died May 16, 2022. A native of Sandy Springs, she was born February 9, 1935 the daughter of Allen D. and Ollie Pearson Sentell. Her parents and her husband of 57 years, John Guy Gilleland, predeceased her. She and John Guy both passed away on May 16, fourteen years apart. Survivors include her daughters; Sherry Gilleland Shuman (David) of Monroe, GA, Kathy Gilleland Buice (Dennis) of Ellijay, GA and her son, John A. Gilleland of Woodstock, GA. Survivors also include her sister, Nancy Sentell Land of Dammeron Valley, UT and her brother Lanier Sentell (Jayne) of Woodstock. She was Mama G to 11 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews and is also survived by beloved cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to Georgia Baptist Children's Home, 505 Water Works Road, Palmetto, GA 30268. Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 20, 2022 at 2 PM at Sandy Springs Chapel. Interment will follow in Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12 PM until 2 PM at Sandy Springs Chapel, 136 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
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Priscilla Wyndham, Church Friend
May 13, 2025
Helen was an incredible lady. I enjoyed going to a meeting where we were able to see lots of young teenagers, and we had planned to go and see Joel Osteen, but something came up, and we could not go. A beautiful Christian, she was.
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Priscilla Wyndham
May 20, 2022
I will always remember the beautiful smile that Helen had. Also, she could certainly play the organ, and how fortunate FBCSS was to have Helen. Have not seen her in quite a long while, but will miss hearing about her from mutual friends. Rest In Peace Helen. You are at home with the Lord now.
DT
May 19, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.
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