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Hilda Gilley Obituary
YADKINVILLE — Hilda Gay Wagoner Gilley, 77, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. She was born Aug. 2, 1941, in Yadkin County to the late Richard and Augusta Daye Wagoner. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Ray Gilley. Mrs. Gilley was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she was very active in the nursery and Sunday school programs. She was also a meal organizer, and oversaw the fellowship hall activities as long as her health allowed. Hilda was known for her love of cleaning, cooking, baking, canning, gardening abilities and she especially had a great love for children. Mrs. Gilley is survived by her daughters, Tammy Hall (Steve), Deana Wilkins (Eric); grandchildren, Kristen Hall Mead (Bobby), Andy Wilkins, Daniel Wilkins; sister, Linda Ashburn; and close family friends, Mike, Mai, Carolyn, and Carson Quach. A funeral service will be conducted Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, at 3 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. The family would like to thank the staff of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Gilley. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Gilley family.
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March 13, 2019
My condolences to the Family for your loss. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain you during this sad and difficult time (Isaiah 61:1 , 2 )
Jennifer Turner Pipes
December 31, 2018
Deana, Im so sorry about your mom. Youre in my thoughts and prayers.
December 21, 2018
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your lossmy thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time
I hope you can find comfort in the words at Psalms 94:19.
December 20, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family and friends for their loss. During this difficult time may you take some comfort from the words found at James 1:13
Carole Groce
December 17, 2018
Deana and Family,
I loved helping Hilda with the preschoolers in Sunday School years ago. She was so good with kids, and they loved her. You, Alex, and Chris Stone were in the first class I remember, and you were Alex's first "crush". Hilda was fun to be around, with her dry sense of humor, and she had such a loving spirit. She is and will be missed by all of us at Shady Grove. I know that you and Eric have lots of memories to share with Andy and Daniel about Hilda and Larry, and I know from experience that sharing those memories will comfort you, and will help those little boys feel that they "know" their grandparents.
Diane Flippin
December 17, 2018
Deana, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Hilda was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. I so loved coming to your house and especially clogging in the basement. We had so many fun times and your Mom and Dad were so much fun and loving. My heart goes out to you and your family. God bless and comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Tracy Matthews
December 17, 2018
Hilda and Larry were great folks. They were so good to my mom and dad. They are both going to be missed now. No more pain or sorrow, until we meet again.
Liz/Melissa Gillenwater
December 15, 2018
Deana & Eric we are so sorry...praying for you.
Lynn Landers
December 15, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
Stephen Cave
December 14, 2018
Sorry for your loss
Jane and Tony Hall
December 14, 2018
Hilda was a very special lady who like to help everyone. She love to do things for her neighbors, especially Peggy Casstevens, who was a very dear friend to Hilda and Larry.
Dale & Dara Puryear
December 14, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss.
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