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Evelean Gilliham

  • August 25, 1932 - December 20, 2009
  • Morristown, New Jersey
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“You will be missed, Rest in peace... ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Tonya Greene Davids - Duluth, GA

“Gwen, I konw it"s been a very long time since we have spoken, but I want you and your family to know that all of you are in my prayers. As you...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Blanche Jackson Paylor - Orlando, FL

“God Bless The Gilliham Family, I send my deepest condolences. ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Rebecca Carter - Raleigh, NC

“To the Gilliham Family: Our thoughts are quiet and reflective as we mourn our loss of sister "Evelean" Gilliaham. She was a constant source of...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Willie and Gloria Smith - VA

“Gwen, I was so sorry to read about your mom in the paper. My thougghts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know what you are...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Peggy Walk - Florham Park, NJ

“Gwen, Valerie, David, & Chris, my condolences on the loss of your mother (grandmother). She will continue to live on in your hearts for eternity. ...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Marion Young-Sally - Morristown, NJ


Evelean Gilliham, 77 of Morristown, passed away, Sunday December 20th at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Ridgeway, NC. on Thursday, August 25, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Meredith Henderson and Betty Pearl (Jordan) Henderson Evans. She was a resident of Morristown for 68 years Evelean retired as a cook from the Morris School District for 11 years. She was the wife of the late Franklin Gilliham. She was predeceased by her son Michael in 1987 Evelean is survived by her daughters Gwen and Valerie of Morristown, her grandsons, Councilman David Gilliham and his wife Chalana of Euclid OH, and Christopher Smith of Denver NC, two half sisters, Debbie Henderson of Santa Monica, California; Frances Henderson of Morristown, four great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Gilliham family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.