Dr. John Hilliard Gilliam

I was Caroline's nanny. Dr. Gilliam was kind and patient and generous. I will always remember him and his family. Sylvia Christenson Maslyn

I was hired by Dr Gilliam to be a live in "nanny" for their first child, Caroline. They lived in Fox Den, Knoxville, at the time, and I came right out of college to this position. Caroline was a little older than one year. She spoke her first words with me. We became very close. I went on all vacations with them and soon felt part of the family. It was Dr. Gilliam who guided me back on a path of education. He was always kind, caring and generous. He was also funny but sometimes you...

So many years have gone by and I am now 76. I will never forget you. You helped me through tough times, saved my life by seeing that something was physically wrong and got me into the hospital. According to the medical staff, I would not have survived through the next day. I had a massive brain infection. I survived but with damage that made daily life very difficult. When I was physically able to see you, you helped me with my banking, found a lawyer for me and had your son help me with...

Was just thinking about you & how very much you're missed. I want to thank you for all you did for me I'm doing alittle better but my baby siste died & I'm back with the panic & phobia again. Wished you were here but I know you're having fun. Always in my thoughts & Prayers

I Miss you so much & need your help on so many ways. I can't find any help since Dr. Atri retired very sad missing you both, y'all helped me beyond words seems no one understands but I know you did. You're in my Prayers till this day

To Caroline. I was your nanny when you were 1 1/2 years old. Your father, Dr. Gilliam and mother, Rosemary, hired me when you lived at Fox Den in Knoxville. I have thought of you often and finally decided to try and find you. To my dismay, I found you through your father's obituary. Your father was always kind and gentle, and I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know if you will ever see this message or if you even have the slightest memory of me. If you do want to contact me please...

Thinking of you a lot lately

I still miss you ever so much. I saw Dr. Atri Wednesday and was so sad to hear she is retiring this year. My heart is sad once again. She is so very special to me, she filled your shoes well. I so dread having to find someone new. But she has been a treasure to me. She needs to relax and enjoy her life, but I'm so going to miss her dearly. Like you she will always be in my heart. You both are the best doctors ever! I'm so glad to have had you both.

We miss you.