Gloria Carol Willis

1956 - 2023

Gloria Carol Colston Willis, 67 of Clarkesville, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 27, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Demorest, Georgia on May 04, 1956, she was the daughter of the late James Claude & Estelle Dixon Colston. Carol was co-owner of Kilz Pest Control for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed planting a ministry garden each year where she was able to help feed a multitude of people throughout the community. Carol also loved "thrifting" at various estate sales. Most of all, she enjoyed precious time with her family, especially her grandchildren who affectionately called her "Nanos." Carol attended The Torch Worship Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carmen Rae Benfield, and by her brother, Michael Claude Colston.
Survivors include her loving husband of 33 years, Roger Lee Willis; sons and daughter-in-law, Doug and Myra Benfield, and Greg Gunn; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Anthony DeFoor; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Dianne Colston; grandchildren, Gracyn and Merci Benfield, Corvin Parham, Shoal Moulder, Asher Moulder, Kinley DeFoor, Avery DeFoor, Enna DeFoor, Ian DeFoor, Zadie Pitts, Connor Allen, Lyla Swenson, and Katelynn Swenson; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Purpose Church at Bethel Temple with Bishop Ronald Wilson, Pastor Mike Franklin, Rev. Johnny Willis, and Rev. Chad Parham officiating.
The family received friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society by visiting https://donate.cancer.org.
An online guest registry is available for the Willis family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens.