Joan Whitt Gillen's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2025 in Sandston, Virginia

Joan Whitt Gillen

August 1, 1931 - January 20, 2025 (93 years old)

Sandston, Virginia

Joan Whitt Gillen's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2025 in Sandston, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory

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Joan Whitt Gillen

August 1, 1931 - January 20, 2025 (93 years old)

Sandston, Virginia

Joan Whitt Gillen Obituary

We bid farewell to Joan Whitt Gillen of Sandston, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 20, 2025 at the age of 93. Joan Whitt touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Whitt Gillen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband George; her siblings, Harold, Jimmy and Maxine Colley; and her son-in-law Ricky Allen.

She is survived by: her sister Carol Lee Taylor; her sister-in-law Sabara Gillen; her nieces, Debbie Washington (Andy) and Diane Allen; her nephew George Gillen, Jr. (Junie); her grandchildren, Jarrod (Jay), Chalkley (Vickie), Richard Allen, Jr. (Richie), Nicole Dillon (Michael), Andrew Gillen (Nina Watkins) and Will Gillen; her great grandchildren, Ethan, Dylan Chalkley, Brynleigh, Kailyn Allen, Aubree and Marcie Jo Dillon; and her grandsons, Aiden Watkins, Bryce and Mason Gillen.

Memorial contributions can be made to Antioch Baptist Church Kitchen Committee, 3868 Antioch Church Rd., Sandston, VA 23150, or animal rescue of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory



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Jan 28

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Nelsen Funeral Home
4650 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231

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Jan 29

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