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Barbara GILLIAM Obituary
Barbara was born Sept. 20, 1939, in Pactolus, N.C., to the late John Henry and Pauline Wilson. She was a resident of Newport News, Va., for more than 60 years.
Barbara was a graduate of Carver High School and Peninsula Business College in Newport News. She earned a B.S. Degree from Norfolk State University.
She retired from Newport News Public Schools in 2000 after 30 years. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., and a longtime member of First Baptist Church East End.
She leaves to cherish fond memories her devoted husband of 45 years, James Gilliam; one daughter, Jennifer Callicutt (Eric) Newport News, Va. ; two stepchildren, Keith Gilliam and Tammie Stewart (Larry) of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Ruthy Fields, Hampton, Va., and Sandra
Gilliam (Johnny) of Rocky Mount, N.C.; one brother, John Henry Wilson Jr., of Newark, N.J.; grandchildren, family and friends.
Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2009, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at First Baptist Church East End, 3000 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Va. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara GILLIAM
Andrea James-White
January 17, 2010
To Jennifer and Family,
My sincere condolences to your family. Jennifer, I was very sad to hear about the lost of your mother from Andre. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers. God Bless.
Mildred Stewart
January 16, 2010
To the Gilliam and Wilson Families:
I was deeply saddened to hear of Barbara's passing.
My sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to you at this time.I pray that God will comfort you, grant you His peace and keep you in His care.
Mildred Stewart
Herbert & Clarissa Gilliam and Family
January 12, 2010
To the Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort...I Shall Not Die, But Live, And Declare The Works Of The Lord.(Psm 118:17) May God contiune to bless and keep you all.
Marcia Slade-Wilson
January 12, 2010
To Jennifer, Erika, & the Gilliam Family:
My prayers are with you and your family during your loss. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you. Cherish the memories that you shared.
January 12, 2010
My heart breaks at the loss of my soror,Barbara. I am truly thankful that she was a part of my life; and I hold her family in my prayers. I pray that you are comforted by your shared memories and a love that is everlasting.
Shirley Patterson
sherrod jones
January 12, 2010
To jennifer and family
Im very sorry to hear about you're mother , just pray to god and he will give you all the strenght you need
love sherrod jones
Beverly George
January 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 11, 2010
To the Gilliam and Wilson Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Barbara was a sweet and gentile person always willing to help. Keeping the family in my prayers. Mary A. Cheeseman-Graham Class of 1958 GWC
Daryl Williams
January 11, 2010
Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.
Kaera Mims
January 11, 2010
Gilliam Family and Sis. Fields~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Have peace in knowing she is no longer suffering and is rejoicing with her heavenly father now.
Mark, Kaera and Luke Mims
Eric & Christie Warren
January 11, 2010
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of mother Barbara may God comfort you and give you peace in this difficult time.
January 11, 2010
Dear Gilliam Family,
It was a blessing and an honor to have known Mrs. Gilliam. She was such a wonderful person. May God continue to keep you in his loving care.
~Mia Dillingham and Family
Joylette (Goble) Hylick
January 11, 2010
James and Jennifer, May you find peace and comfort through your faith, family and friends during this time of grief. I was a classmate of Barbara's at Carver H.S. I will always remember her smile and sweet disposition. Her legacy will remain in all of you.
God bless you all.
Carl and Martha Jones
January 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lorraine Albury
January 11, 2010
Jimmy and Jennifer
I extend my condolences to you and your family. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden of your sorrow, and that you may draw some measure of peace knowing her suffering is over and that she is in a better place. My prayers are with you that you have strength to get through the difficult days that may lie ahead.
Tina Patterson
January 11, 2010
I am deeply saddened to see Mrs. Gilliam has passed. I will never forget the long conversations we had or the smile that just seemed to appear on my face when ever I spoke to her. I was her nurse often when she was in Hampton Roads Specialty Hospital. I was blessed to have her in my life even if just for a short time. May God shine His loving healing light on each of the family members.
January 11, 2010
May the grace of God give you peace during this time. Please keep all memories dear in your hearts.
With Much Love,
Sharon H. Henry
Former Co-Worker MECC
La Tonya Ferebee
January 11, 2010
Jennifer & Family,
May the grace of God and love of friends surround you during this time. You are in our prayers.
"In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
-Proverbs 3:6
Marian Jones
January 11, 2010
Gilliam Family you have my sincere condolences. Mrs. Gilliam was my homeroom teacher when I first arrived at Huntington High School in 1965. Of course at that time she was Ms. Wilson and she helped me transition into high school from elementary. She was always there for me. She was such a beautiful person. I am so sorry to hear of her passing & may GOD bless you for HE will bring you peace and comfort.
Virginia H
January 11, 2010
Dear Gilliam Family,
Barbara was a fighter and never gave up no matter how bad she may have felt. I feel honored to have known her and loved her as a Zeta Sister, co-worker and friend.
Pamala Howard
January 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve and Ruth Murray
January 11, 2010
We are praying for your strength and comfort during this time. I have so many happy memories of working with Barbara. She always had a smile and positive word to share. May your precious memories of her also bring you comfort.
Cynthia Brown
January 10, 2010
To Jennifer and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my prayers. If there is anything that I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Cynthia (Richardson) Brown
susie Fleming
January 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
TeeBug&Beverly Johnson
January 10, 2010
JENNIFER SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS IF THERES ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE CONTACT ME AT MY EMAIL ADDRESS.I MISS SEEING YOU AND JALEN AT THE DAYCARE.
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