Emilie "Todd" Gillam

Emilie "Todd" Gillam obituary

Emilie "Todd" Gillam

Emilie Gillam Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Mortuary - Viburnum on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Emilie (Todd) Gillam, 87, of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Davisville, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, in Cuba, Missouri. Celebration of Life Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Viburnum, Missouri. Emilie is survived by her loving husband: Marvin Gillam of Cuba, MO, formerly of Davisville, MO; sons: Dave Gillam and wife Susan of Viburnum, MO and Don Gillam and companion Janet Ringering-Shewmake of Wood River, IL; grandchildren: Jessica Metcalf and husband Nic of Cuba, MO, Ashley McMillian and husband Larry of Rolla, MO, and Drew Gillam of St. Louis, MO; great-grandchildren: Harrison McMillian, Noah McMillian, Blake Metcalf, and Brooks McMillian; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. Preceding her in death were her parents: Monroe and Mae (Pippin) Todd; and siblings: Tom Todd, Jean Proffer, and infant Barbara Ann. complete obituary to follow Condolences may be left online at www.wilsonmortuary.com

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