Bonnie Gilliam

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Friday, February 17, 2017
6-8 pm
Service Schedule
Roller-Crouch Chapel
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Saturday, February 18, 2017
2pm
Cemetery
Union Cemetery
Saffel, AR  
Bonnie Gilliam

of Rogers, AR

February 10, 1921 - February 13, 2017

Bonnie Coleman Gilliam age 96 went to her Heavenly Home on Monday, February 13, 2017 at approximately 8:15p.m. Bonnie was born in Cord, Arkansas to William (Bill) and Cora Sanders Coleman on February 10, 1921. Bonnie was Blessed with ten children, that she loved unconditionally, they were her earthly treasures from God, which all survived her; Gene Coleman of Strawberry, Loretta Simmons (husband, Kenneth) of Judsonia, Hershel Gilliam (wife, Sharon) of Black Rock, Janetta Durham (husband, Charles) of Lynn, Angie Pittman of Rogers, Jerry Gilliam of Walnut Ridge, Cora Gilliam of Rogers, Brenda Carr (husband, Larry) of Rogers, Rene Lantz of Augusta, Georgia, and Rebecca Ring of Bryant. She is also survived by twenty-six grandchildren; fifty-nine great-grandchildren; twenty-nine great-great grandchildren; three great-great-great grandchildren; one sister, Doris Davis of Little Rock; and one brother, Gerald Coleman of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 68 years, Hershel (Sig) Gilliam; four sisters; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; one great-great grandson; and one great-great-great grandson.

Pallbearers are Dewayne Coleman, Keith Simmons, Robbie Gilliam, James Taylor, Mitchell Pittman, Jerry Gilliam, Kenneth Gilliam, Bobby Winchester, T.J. Dodd, and Chris Platt. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kenneth Simmons, Charles Durham, Larry Carr, Mitch Bell, Colton Johnson, Bob Callahan, Gerald Powell, Kenny McGhee, and great grandsons.

Her Celebration of Life will be at 2:00p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Saffell.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

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Rebecca Ring
Bryant,
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Sunday, February 19, 2017

A Special thank you to Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville for taking such great care of preparing our mother's body & the special care in meeting our needs. God sent us Angels in every area of need. The Staff there was so very special. Their warm hugs & tender words & kindness meant the world to us as we have grieved the loss of our Jewel. Thanks again to esp. Ms Miranda & Ms. Kim.

Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
Batesville, AR
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Friday, February 17, 2017

Becky & family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this sad time.
In His love,
Marilyn

Doris Jean (Matheny) Sullivan
Kansas City, MO
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Thursday, February 16, 2017

It has been many a years since I have seen the Gilliam family but do have fond memories of us as young neighbors. I am praying for peace to be with u all and know that our heavenly father is only a prayer away. U was so blessed to have her for so many years and all the memories u can share. God Bless.

Chuck and Dianne Burnett
Pagosa Springs,
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

So sorry we can't be there but all of you are in our thoughts. God Bless Aunt Bonnie and all of you kids. May time give you Peace..

jan
Springdale,
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Love that sweet lady and all her children. God Bless all of you through the service and following weeks.

Charlotte Chambers
Jonesboro,
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

So sorry for ur loss, prayers to Becky and her family. She will always live in ur heart. Praying for strength to comfort ur family.

Marilyn Craig
Powhatan,
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

I'll not be able to attend services for Bonnie but know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Fred Gilliam
Suitland,
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Wish we could be there. Love to all