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Gerry Dillard Obituary
Lansing
Gerry Smith Dillard, age 68, of Lansing, MI passed away Friday August 26, 2016.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years Willie "George" Dillard; son Darren Dillard (Jacqueline); daughter Angela Dillard; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; 6 brothers J D, Tommie (Barbara), Robert, Curtis (Shirley), Jackie (Verna), Clyde (Patricia) Smith of Lansing, MI; one sister Marilyn (John) Walker of Jackson, MI; 3 brothers-in-law Johnathan Dillard of Luverne, Alabama, Charlie Turman of Lansing, MI, Jessie Davis of Bitely, MI; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be Friday September 2, from 12-4 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home 426 W. St Joseph ave Lansing. Prayer/Praise service will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. Home Going service will be held Saturday September 3, at 10 a.m. Prayer and praise service and home going services will both be held at Union Missionary Baptist Chuch 500 S. MLK Jr Blvd.
In Lieu of flowers the Dillard Family asks that contributions in honor of Mrs. Gerry Dillard be made to:
Sparrow Foundation Hospice House Of Mid-Michigan
110 East Michigan Avenue, PO Box 30480,
Lansing, MI 48909-9986
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gerry Dillard
Sponsored by Riley Funeral Home - Lansing.
Rodrick Dillard
August 26, 2023
Rest in Paradise aunt Gerry
Rhea McCarty
September 6, 2016
To the Dillard Family, Find peace in God's loving arms. Mrs. Dillard carried a very loving spirit everytime I came in contact with her. She will be missed.
Glender Anderson
September 4, 2016
To the Dillard Family, Praying for strength and peace during this difficult time.
Sherron Broner
September 3, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss my cousins! She will greatly be missed. Rest in heaven Sista!
Betty Lott
September 2, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Dillard family. May Almighty God comfort and strengthen you.
Love and prayers,
Rev. Betty Lott
Myra Lockhart
September 2, 2016
Deeply saddened by your loss. Condolences to the family.
Catherine Billingsley
September 2, 2016
Honoring a Beautiful Person, will always cherish our conversations. Family, even when we hurt we can still turn to God for comfort.
Greta Wells
September 2, 2016
God has picked another beautiful flower and brought her to his beautiful Manson. This is so hard for me please watch over my brother Ruddy and my sister Vonda. Rest In Paradise Momma Dillard.
Love you Greta Wells
September 2, 2016
My prayers for peace that passeth all understanding are extended to all of the family. Love all of my cousins so much! Levi and Sarah Thomas of Cleveland, Ohio
Vera McKinney
September 2, 2016
Sorry to hear of Sis. Dillard's passing. Continue to be strong in the Lord. God bless you!
Michele Rogers-Strong
September 2, 2016
My condolences and love go out to the entire family. Your mother is a beautiful spirit and she will be missed.
Emma Williams
September 2, 2016
I love you. Three simple words from my heart. Praying your strength through it all. Mark 4:39 And he rose, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
promise Pierce
September 1, 2016
I would like to send my prayers to the family. I am very sorry for you I'll loss
Promise Pierce and family
Our trip to London England and Paris France
Glender Anderson
September 1, 2016
Glender Anderson
September 1, 2016
Glender Anderson
September 1, 2016
Valerie Thompson
September 1, 2016
My prayers are with u all at this time, may God continue to bless and keep you in the hours, days n months to come..Valerie Thompson
Mae Tanner and Family
September 1, 2016
To God Be The Glory.. R.I.H.
To the Dillard and Smith Family..You have our deepest sympathy..But know God can and will mend your broken hearts..My family will continue to Pray for your Family....
Linda Pennington Black
September 1, 2016
To George, Darren, Angela, and the rest of the family, I send most sincere condolences. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you and strengthen you, lift your spirits and comfort you, and touch your hearts with profound peace and love as no other can do. Gerry was a loving Christian friend who I will always remember. May your soul rest with the angels, and may your spirit soar with the birds of heaven and proclaim freedom. I shall never forget you.
Gregory Branklyn
September 1, 2016
My Condolences to the family I loved her very much
September 1, 2016
Continually Praying for the Family God Bless
September 1, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RODRICK DILLARD
September 1, 2016
Rest in Paridise Aunt Gerry
Krystal Hill
September 1, 2016
To my other family, The Dillards, my condolences to Daddy Dillard, my sister Angela & my brother Darren. I loved mom just like she was my own. I will keep the entire family in my prayers & know that I am only one call away. Love you guys!
September 1, 2016
To the Dillard Family, sorry for your loss, Mrs. Dillard was such a sweet person, continue to hold on to the memories, May God strengthen you all. Pastor Walter & Francine Allen.
CHARLENE CROSBY
August 31, 2016
To the Dillard Family - Please accept my condolences for the loss of your wife, mom, family member and friend! As I hear of your loss, I'm reminded to be grateful for the time I have with my own mother in this life. Our mothers have been such a blessing in our lives in every way. My prayers asking God to give you abundant strength and remember he cares for you and so do we!
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