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Karen Gill Obituary
Mrs. Gill was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa., a daughter of Kathryn Heppel and the late John E. Williams. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Church Choir. She was an avid doll collector and a member of the Pee Dee Doll Club. She was employed at Dewey L. Carter Elementary School as an art teacher. She was an accomplished artist as she was known for her fine art skills and was a member of the S.C. Art Education Association.
Surviving are a son, Phillip M. Gill of Florence; daughter, Laura Gill Thompson of Cary, N.C.; mother, K. Louise Williams of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two brothers, John T. Williams of Boulder, Colo., and Jeffrey M. Williams of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Sally Wardlow of St. Pete Beach, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Jo Ellen Parham and Carole Goff, both of Florence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Grant Gill, who died in 1989.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at Central United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church Choir Fund, 225 W. Cheves St., or to the Arthritis Foundation, 1330 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309.
Arrangements are being announced by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
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Ryan Smith
May 19, 2023
Wow I´m just finding this. Mrs. Gill was my art teacher back at Dewey L. Carter. She was an excellent art teacher... boy she could paint... draw... masterfully make anything. She was a very nice lady and a great teacher. She elected me for horizon and had me drawing. I miss her... she brings back good memories that I miss. You are missed dearly Mrs. Gill. God Bless
Mary Lee McKenzie
January 7, 2003
It was such an awful shock to hear of the passing of Ms. Gill. I too was a student of hers, and now my daughter was one of her students. What a tremndous loss this is to our children and the art community. She was a very talented kind woman who brought joy to many lives over the years. My heart goes out to Phillip and Laura. God Bless you both.
Mary Lee Loughary McKenzie
Jennifer Middleton Streett
January 5, 2003
Mrs. Gill was my teacher many years ago. She was a nice lady that was very talented.I hope that you are doing ok and I will keep you in my prayers. Jennifer M. Streett
Suzette Reynolds
January 1, 2003
Having taught both of our children art at Dewey L. Carter Elem.. She will be missed. Greg, Suzette, Landon and Marjorie
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Allene DeWeese
January 1, 2003
To Laura and Philip with deepest sympathy:
I'm searching for the words to say,
I'll miss your mother too.
How good to know the risen Christ
Waits now to comfort you.
Love and prayers
Victoria Marshall
January 1, 2003
With deepest sympathies, my thoughts and prayers are with your family
Jo Scarborough
January 1, 2003
We extend deepest sympathy to the Family of Karen Gill. She will be missed by all of us. Karen was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a very talented person. A gift will be sent to the Methodist Church Choir fund in her memory.
Florence Artist Guild, Jo Scarborough and Jenny LeVine, coordinators
Terri Boyce
December 31, 2002
My deepest sympathy to the Gill family. I knew Karen from Highland Park United Methodist Church when our daughters Erica & Laura were in school together. Karen & I were in the choir together. Karen was a lovely lady and I am sorry we lost touch. May she now be at peace with Our Lord.
Nora James
December 31, 2002
With deepest sympathy.
Co-worker Dewey L Carter
Ashley Isom
December 31, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ms. Gill was my Art Teacher at Dewey L. Carter. She also taught with my mother, Dorothy M. Isom, who passed away in August of 1993. Your mother was thought highly of by many many people. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help. Again, you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Ashley
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