Ellen Pauline Gilliam

Ellen Pauline Gilliam, age 76, of Kingsport, and long-time resident of Blackwater/Fairview, VA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family at her bedside. She was a proud member of Sloan Town Community Church where she attended faithfully. She held strong to her faith in the Lord and is now peacefully resting in the arms of Jesus. She was retiree of Norris Industries in Duffield, VA and enjoyed working outside gardening and raising flowers of her own. She was a wonderful mother and will be greatly missed by her children. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Leonard F. Gilliam; 3 infant children; parents, James and Rosa Lee Noe; and several brothers, sisters and 1 grandson. She is survived by her children, Leonard Dale Gilliam, Donna Jan Epperson, Jackie Lee Gilliam, Tammie Renee Gilliam and Christy D. Dishner (Brad); grandchildren, Clayton Paul Gilliam, Sarah Epperson and Caleb Dishner; 2 great-grandchildren, Adaline Grace Gilliam and Rosalyn Grace Worley; sister-in-law, Lois Francis Osborne; several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends. The family especially thanks all of Pauline's friends at Finley Villa in Kingsport for their loving support throughout her declining health. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Scott County Funeral Home in Weber City. Funeral services will begin at 7:00 pm with Evangelist Kenneth Neeley officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Carter Cemetery in Blackwater. All those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45am. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Homes are proudly serving the Gilliam family.