Tina Gillum Obituary
Tina Lynn Gillum, age 53, of Fairborn, passed away on August 21, 2024. She was born in Fairborn, Ohio, on January 7, 1971, the daughter of Robert and the late Joann Gillum.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Joann; and her sisters, Missy and Patty.
Tina is survived by her loving sons, Kaleb Ryan and Noah Ryan; father, Robert Gillum; boyfriend, Gary Crank; and many other loving family and friends.
In her free time, she enjoyed online gambling, cooking and spending time with her family and her dog, Honey. Tina had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make others laugh. She was also often outspoken but very devoted to those she loved. She will be greatly missed by all of those whose lives she touched and knew her.
Visitation will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm, on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Maple Heights Baptist Church, 144 W. Funderburg Rd., Fairborn, where Funeral Services will begin at 12:00pm, with Pastor Chris Tannreauther officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn.
Donations may be made in her memory to her family on behalf of her sons.
To share a memory of Tina or leave a special message for her family, please visit the Guestbook below.
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