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FLORA GILLIAM Obituary


FLORA MAE CROUSE GILLIAM  (Age 98)  
Of Boyds, MD, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at her residence.She was the wife of Rufus C. Gilliam, who predeceased her in September 2003.Born January 8, 1920, in Prathers Creek Township, Alleghany County, NC, she was the daughter of Jacob and Mary Crouse.Surviving are, one daughter Mary Hurley and husband Gerard of Gaithersburg, MD; two sons, James Gilliam and wife Linda, of Selbyville, DE, Randy Gilliam and wife Sandy of Frankford, DE; six grandchildren, Jeanine Hurley, Scott Gilliam, Diane Hurley Jordan and husband Ted, Todd Gilliam and wife Lauryn, Kate Gilliam Mills and husband James, and David Gilliam and wife Elyse; and seven great-grandchildren, Kyle and Jessica Jordan, Peyton Gilliam, Emma, Sarah, and Riley Mills, and Nolan Gilliam.The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 12 at the Barnesville Baptist Church, 17917 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barnesville Baptist Church, PO Box 69, 17917 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD. 20838.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 9, 2018.

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Leonard Sax MD

February 15, 2018

Many memories of Flora and Rufus

Charles Martin Pattee cole Martin -cole

February 10, 2018

mrs.gilliam was a great person she would say Pattee came sit with me. Charles says she was a good person. Charles would see at the boyds store she would always say my son was james Charles and you are Charles James . Much love

Lainie Jenkins

February 9, 2018

Thinking of you as journey through this difficult time; sending my deepest sympathies. May your many wonderful memories bring smiles as you gather together remembering and celebrating Ms. Gilliam's life.

Lois and Richard Rost

February 9, 2018

A life lived well! Mrs. Gilliam's moral compass steered 3 generations in the right direction. We send love and condolences to Jim, Linda, Todd and Lauryn, Kate and James, Scott, and all the extended family.

Norma Jean and Sam Burdette

February 9, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

February 9, 2018

I pray that your family be strengthen and comforted by our loving Heavenly Father as you mourn.

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