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Stella Burleigh-Gilliland Obituary

Stella L. 'Tedda' Burleigh-Gilliland
Stella L. "Tedda" Burleigh-Gilliland, 70, of Connoquenessing went home to be with the Lord on Friday following complications from a stroke.
She was born in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County, March 31, 1939, to Ralph Edgar and Vesta Hoey Edgar.
She was a school bus driver for A.J. Myers and Sons. She had been a school bus driver for the Seneca Valley School District for 23 years.
She attended the First Baptist Church of Butler.
Mrs. Burleigh-Gilliland is survived by a son, Christopher Burleigh of Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and James Ellenberger of Butler; and three sisters, Ruth Daubenspeck of Byesville, Ohio, Doris Youngblood of Evans City and Frances Henry of Connoquenessing. She also is survived by her grandchildren, Justin and Jesse Ellenberger and Hildi Burleigh all of Butler; and four loving stepchildren.
Mrs. Burleigh-Gilliland was preceded in death by her first husband, John H. Burleigh in 1995; and by her second husband, Gilmore T. Gilliland in 2005. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Edgar, and her parents.
She was greatly loved by her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.
Burleigh-Gilliland Friends of Stella L. "Tedda" Burleigh-Gilliland, who died Friday, April 10, 2009, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard P. Jenks of Faith Fellowship Alliance Church officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service. Interment will follow in the Evans City Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Christian School, 221 W. New Castle St., Butler, PA 16001.
Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle on Apr. 13, 2009.

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Allison Fisher-Tubridy

April 29, 2009

Stella (Tedda) was my neighbor growing up most of life. My sympathy goes out to her entire family. Stella was a wonderful neighbor and put so much hard work and pride into her yard. She had the most beautiful yard I have ever seen. She will be missed.

Lori Pontzius

April 20, 2009

Your family has been in our thoughts and daily prayers, and you have our most sincere sympathy. Stella will be missed!
The Pontzius Family, Bus 283

April 15, 2009

Stella was a one of a kind bus driver...
She will be missed by her students/parents, and co-workers. I pray for her family and loved ones that they find comfort in knowing how much she was loved.

Judy Herbe, Cranberry Twp., PA

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April 14, 2009

May these few words express sincere sympathy to you and your family and to let yoy know that thoughts and prayers are with in your time of sorrow.--Our hearts go out to you, From when a mother leaves so many happy yesterday, her love will last through all of your tomorrows,May it bring you comfort to know that nothing can diminish the wonderful ways your mother touched your life... The memmories you shared will remain with you forever .She will be greatly missed to all her know and loved her .

Barry and Jane McNeely

April 13, 2009

Barry and I are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. The Lord will richly reward you for all the wonderful things you have done while on this earth. In heaven you will only have eternal love. You will be greatly missed!

Chuck & Debbie Harbaugh

April 13, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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