Kathlyn-Gilliam-Obituary

Kathlyn Gilliam

Dallas, Texas

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Gilliam, Kathlyn Joy Kathlyn Joy Gilliam, champion for education and civil rights leader, died Sunday at her home from cancer. She was 81. Services are entrusted to Lott's Mortuary. Visitation will begin Thursday at Lott's from 11 am until 2:30 pm. Then, Mrs. Gilliam will lie in repose at The...

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It my pleasure to have kow Mrs.Gilliam only a few years. The kindness she and her family extended to my family during one of the most traumatic events of our lives will never be forgotten. When many people talked about helping people, she and her family put words into action. I thnak God for allowing me to have known her. My paryer are with the family. Jacquelyn Stampley-Dillon (Garland, TX by way of New Orleans,La)

May the work the Lord allowed Sister Gilliam do speak loudly for her in the days ahead! God bless you family and you are being remembered in prayer.

I didn't know Mrs. Gilliam, yet I believe I know the spirit she had, in many ways similar to my friend, Hazel Harvey Peace, & the impact her efforts had in Fort Worth.
My heart goes out to Mrs. Gilliam's family, knowing how much you will miss her.
I know about pancreatic cancer, as I lost my brother & our niece both in 2002, & my cousin in '09 5 weeks after her diagnosis. My brother asked that I do all I could to make a difference for others, so I am a volunteer with the Pancreatic...

To Chris & family,

May the Lord bless and keep you at this time in your life. Remember the memories that you shared.

Mrs M. Jones-former teacher at Lincoln H.S.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I AM REALLY GOING TO MISS MS. GILLIAM,WHO IN THE EARLY 70'SHELP ME TO UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT EDUCATION WAS TO US YOUNG BLACKS, I LEARN ALOTS FROM MISS GILLIAM,THANK GOD FOR HER LOVE.SHE WILL BE MISSED.BILLY MACKEY DALLAS,TX!

Thank you Mrs. Gilliam for the guidance, leadership, and tireless hours you devoted to the children and educators of Dallas Independent School District. My deepest condolences to all of the family members. We are so blessed because she lived...

Thanks you Mrs Gilliam for your work in education and South Dallas. Your wisdom and knowledge will be missed, but the struggle continues and someone must pickup the torch.