Fort Worth, Texas
1939 - 2018
LeoNora Dellece Gilliam FORT WORTH--LeoNora Dellece Prince Gilliam, 79, a retired educator, departed life Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2019, at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, 1801 Evans Ave. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at historic Baker Funeral Home. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church. LeoNora Dellece Gilliam was born Feb. 8, 1939, to the late Walter and Leoma Williams Prince. She was a graduate of historic I.M. Terrell and Lincoln University. Mrs. Gilliam retired as a FWISD band director. LeoNora was peceded in death by her parents; son, Walter Gilliam; and other family members. SURVIVORS: Her husband of 52 years, Monnie Gilliam; daughter, Alicia Gilliam-Thompson; son, Manuel Gilliam and wife, Shawnette; grandchildren, Ramond Gilliam, Rosetta Bookman (Daniel), Antonio Cook, Phillip Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Christopher Johnson; 14 great-grandchildren; several generations of other relatives and friends.
Ah Mrs. Gilliam. I always wanted to find you and catch up. Mrs. Gilliam was my band instructor in the 90's at McLean middle School. She was the truly the best. My sincere condolences to the entire family. I'm just finding this obituary. Mrs. Gilliam had a lot of confidence in me and she was tough! I will always remember her.
Patrick Guzman
May 15, 2025 | School
Mrs. Gilliam was my band director at McLean Middle School during the 80s. She was the best director I have had, even as I went to high school and college. She believed in me and encouraged me as a female percussionist. She has left a lasting impression on me all these years later. What a great lady and role model! I am truly blessed to have known her.
Melissa
April 16, 2020 | Student
To the Gilliam family you have my deepest condolence. May God give you strength during these times. I will dearly miss your mother, for ever the teacher.
David Meeks
September 05, 2018 | Forth Worth, TX
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David Meeks
September 05, 2018 | TX
To the Prince & Gilliam family, May God give you comfort & peace as Delleca transitions to her life in glory. "To God be the Glory". Our prayers are with you.
Dolores & Carolyn Connor
September 05, 2018 | Ft. Worth, TX
Praying that God will give you peace and strength in the midst of it all!
Terri Swift-Gadsden
September 04, 2018 | Fort Worth, TX
My sincere condolence condolence to the family and friends during this time of grief.Jer.29:11
September 04, 2018
Offering my condolences to the family, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
C. F.
September 04, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to the Gilliam Family during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless and give you strength.
Dr.George & Mrs. Wyvonia Ruffin
September 03, 2018 | North Richland Hills, TX
