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1935
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2025
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Carole Gilliam Obituary
JONESBORO - Carole Ward Gilliam, 89, of Jonesboro passed away on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on July 28, 1935, in Jonesboro to the late Dewey and Bonnie Catherine Ward.
Carole has lived in Jonesboro all of her life and was a devoted member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Carole was a loving grandmother who treasured her grandkids. She loved doing anything with St. Mark's and even helped them start the Feed the Hungry Program. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening.
In addition to her parents, Carole is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Doyle Gilliam; brothers, Ronald Ward and Stephen Ward and sister, Jeanne Ward.
She is survived by her daughter, Andrea (David) Deberry of Hernando, Miss.; sons, Dr. Arnold Gilliam of Jonesboro and Joseph (Sally) Mabrey of Conyers, Georgia; brother, Norman Ward of Little Rock; grandchildren, Cooper (Amber) Skelton, Chloe (Joe) Berry, Rachel (Alex) Barnett, Aaron Gilliam and Clark Mabrey as well as a great-grandchild, Cameron Barnett.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Jonesboro.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a donation to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 531 West College Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
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