Ellen Gillem's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2024 in Childress, Texas

Ellen Gillem

October 12, 1941 - December 11, 2024 (83 years old)

Childress, Texas

Ellen Gillem's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2024 in Childress, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home

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Ellen Gillem

October 12, 1941 - December 11, 2024 (83 years old)

Childress, Texas

Ellen Gillem Obituary

The passing of Ellen Gillem (Childress, Texas) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 11, 2024 at the age of 83. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ben Trent and Thelma Inez Trent (Gressett); her grandparent Ryan Gaines; her husband J. A. "Jaybird" Gillem; her siblings, George Trent, A. B. Trent, Evelyn Griffin, Frances Smith and Barbara Jones; and her son Danny Gillem.

She is survived by: her son Michael Gillem (Karen) of Wellston, OK.; her sister Kathy McLain of Vernon; her grandchildren, Mallory Gillem, Moses of Childress, Tanner Gillem (Courtney) of Childress, Tristan Thomas (Lane) of Childress and Jenna Bichsel; and her grandparent-in-law Claude. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Central Christian Church (310 2nd St NE, Childress, TX 79201).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home



Sat

Jan 18

Memorial service

2:00 PM

Central Christian Church
310 2nd St NE, Childress, TX 79201

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