Hester Lorea Gilliam, 96, of Chattanooga, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in a local health care facility.
A native of Albertville, Ala., she was the daughter if the late Joel and Cludie Mae Cranford.
Mrs. Gilliam was a longtime employee of United Hosiery Mill. She was a passionate gardener and longstanding member of Summit Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Gilliam and a daughter Jacqueline Berry.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Lisa Berry; brothers, Rev. Dairrell Cranford and Milford Cranford; sister, Ruth Hall and several nieces and nephews.
The family will gather with friends at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 30, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Hixson, for a graveside ceremony conducted by Mrs. Gilliam’s brother, Reverend Dairrell Cranford.
Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, December 29, from 5-8 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hamiltonfhofchattanooga.com.
Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike at Hamill Road, Hixson, Tn. 37343, 531-3975.