We are sad to announce that on May 15, 2024, at the age of 86, Barbara Ann Gilliland of Knox, Pennsylvania, born in Franklin, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Robert Hovis and Geraldine Hovis (Engles); her husband James L. Gilliland; and her brother Gerald Hovis. She is survived by : her children, Eric Gilliland (Judy) of Knox and Lori Richmond (Steve) of Grove City; her grandchildren, Erica, Kyle Fanning, Emily, Taylor Alworth, Anna, Jake Morrison, Caleb Gilliland (Tatum Henderson), Eden, Jacob Oxendale, Cameron Richmond, Jordan and Kendra Richmond; and her great grandchildren, Bronwyn Scott, Evie Fanning, Rowen Alworth, Madi Alworth, Tucker Alworth and Weston Oxendale.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nickelville Presbyterian Church, 169 Valley Church Rd., Emlenton, PA 16373; or to AseraCare Hospice (Amedysis), P.O. Box 944 Waterford, PA 16441.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hile-Best Funeral Home, Inc.