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Earlene Cheatum Gilliard

May 3, 1937 ~ January 30, 2017 (age 79) 79 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Her loving daughter on January 31, 2024 2:13 PM
Message from Allison Harris - Her loving Daughter
May 3, 2023 9:58 AM

Mother, Missing you more and more! Happy Birthday in Heaven!
Keep on watching over your Beloved Family! You taught us well and you are Forever in our Hearts! Continue to SIP with Daddy (aka Papa) and your loving son Antoine.

Your loving Family - Daughters: Allison (Terry) & Veronica - Your Grands: Tyson, Rashea, Sheldon, Rodney, Jasmyn, Jaymi, Stephen and Al'Yson and your many great grands :) Your family is growing and prosperous and I know you and Daddy are proud of us! We make sure we love, support and be around each other just the way you taught us and the way it should be! Thanking God everyday for a mother like you. Always and Forever!!
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A candle was lit by Tyson, Rashea, Sheldon, Rodney, Jasmyn, Jaymi, Stephen on May 3, 2023 9:45 AM
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A candle was lit by Your Loving Daughters - Allison and Veronica on May 3, 2023 9:43 AM
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A candle was lit by Her Loving Grandchildren - Sheldon, Jasmyn, Jaymi & Stephen on January 30, 2023 8:57 AM
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A candle was lit by Her Loving Grandchildren - Always! on January 30, 2023 8:56 AM
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A candle was lit by Allison Harris - Her loving Daughter on January 30, 2023 8:56 AM
Message from Allison Harris - Her loving Daughter
January 30, 2023 8:55 AM

Mommy... Today marks 6 years since you have earned your wings and it seems like yesterday! Oh how my heart aches to hear your voice, your words of wisdom, seeing your beautiful smile and you telling me what to do (especially with my kids - LOL). You will be pleased to know that they are all doing well and I know you are a proud Nana aka grams). I thank God for blessing me with a Mother like you... You were the best mother. Love and miss you and Daddy and now your beloved only son, Rodney is with you guys too! Our family chain link has been broken but never forgotten!

"To be Absent from the body, is to be in the presence of the Lord"
2 Corinthians - 5:8
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A candle was lit by Allison Harris, Loving Daughter.... miss you mommy! on August 2, 2022 5:16 PM
Message from Myra Harris Beavers, Daughter
May 3, 2022 1:41 PM

This writing is dedicated to My Mother, Earlene Cheatum Gilliard
On your Birthday, May 3

HEART DON'T CRY
Heart don't cry - it's over now
I used to wonder why I tried
Why I tried to find my own
Why my troubles seemed to grow
For there is none that I can call
But God shines in and beaks down walls
Heart Don't cry; all will be fine
The Spirit in my heart gives life
To all that seems to mee the eye
For I believe in Jesus Christ
But Faith is what will heal my hurt
For Jesus taught me how to learn
From scriptures that instruct me well
Of how the debt was paid in hell
The answer dwells beyond the stars
Trust the Lord to guide your heart
Be not anxious in these times
Do not seek unfruitful wine
Watch and pray; Christ told us why
Rejoice in peace
HEART DON'T CRY
Myra Harris Beavers
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Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any pain; for the former things are passed away.
Revelation 21:4
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A candle was lit by Myra Harris Beavers, Daughter on May 3, 2022 1:22 PM
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A candle was lit by Rashea 🙏🏽 💕 on April 2, 2017 9:19 PM
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A candle was lit by Grandma missing you... love Rashea on February 10, 2017 10:01 PM
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A candle was lit by Love you always & forever 💖 on February 9, 2017 6:47 PM
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A candle was lit by Her loving grandchildren on February 7, 2017 2:16 PM
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A candle was lit by Her Loving Daughter Allison on February 6, 2017 5:45 AM
Message from Barbara Austin and Family
February 3, 2017 6:58 PM

To the family of Mrs. Earlene, may you all find comfort in knowing your Mom is at peace and resting in the Good Lord's arm. Mrs. Earlene was truly a great lady and friend to my family..... My family send our prayers to you all!! LOVE Barbara Austin & family
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A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was sent on February 3, 2017

Allison, with deepest sympathy for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family "The Divas" Laura DeMotte, Tina Cappiello and Kathy Powers

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A candle was lit by Carla Berry Mitchell on February 2, 2017 8:20 PM
Message from Bishop Frederick Nah and Pastor Karen Nah, Dacula, GA
February 2, 2017 3:05 PM

We extend our condolences at this time to your family. We were definitely touched by Sister Earlene Gillard's singing and how she carried herself while living in Connecticut. We trust that God is extremely satisfied with the selection of His new rose. A bright smile and an inviting spirit was this woman of God. Your mothers spirit will continue to live on. Blessings.
Message from Deacon Freddie Hill and Sister Fannie Hill and Family Alpharetta, GA
February 2, 2017 2:58 PM

Our condolences are extended to your family concerning the passing of your mom, aunt, and sister. We were all members of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church family. We are praying for your strength during this time of bereavement. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Message from reverend stephon gilliard
February 2, 2017 7:27 AM

while we will miss er presence,we are thankful that she is at rest and eternally healed,
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