Venia "Ettie" Gilley Abingdon, Maryland Obituary

Venia "Ettie" Gilley

Venia "Ettie" Gilley, age 89, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on May 22, 2020 at Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Lansing, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Lillard Solomon and Rettie (Calhoun) Ham and wife of the late Ray Vernon Gilley Sr. She was a member of Carsins Run Baptist Church in Aberdeen for over 50 years. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening and playing with her grandchildren. She was the last living sibling of her generation. Venia is survived by her two sons, Ray (Fiancee Cindy) V. Gilley, Jr. of Aberdeen and Wayne (Ruth) Gilley of Aberdeen; two daughters, Linda (Noble) Reynolds of Aberdeen and Penny (Stephen) L. Kurek of Bel Air; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 1 great great granddaughter. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Farlie Ham, Avis Perry, Beulah Jones, Elsie Osborne, Justin Gilliespie, Barney Ham, Dorothy Perry, Eva Stamper, Robert and Ralph Ham. In lieu of flower, memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.
January 31, 1931 - May 22, 202001/31/193105/22/2020
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June 1, 2020

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Venia "Ettie" Gilley.

Melanie Gilley-Elliott
May 26, 2020
Our last family get together Christmas 2019
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Darlene Bennett
May 26, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Darlene Bennett
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Peggy & Rick Isaac
May 25, 2020

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Venia "Ettie" Gilley.

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Becky Wagman
May 24, 2020
To all the family, especially Penny, Linda, Vernon and Wayne. Your Mom has had a special place in my heart ever since I met her 40 years ago. She was one of the sweetest and kindest women I've ever known. I know your hearts are broken. The death of a loved one is so hard... Continue Reading
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Laura Brandon
May 24, 2020

2 memorial trees were planted in memory of Venia "Ettie" Gilley.

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Karen Hubble
May 24, 2020
Dear Becky and family, I am so very sorry for your loss! Prayers and Sympathy to you! Karen Hubble
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Judy lassiter
May 24, 2020
Mrs Gilley was always a special friend to my late mom, it always did my heart good to see them together. She will be missed by many. So sorry for the families loss. Love Judy Lassiter
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Nancy Covahey
May 23, 2020

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Venia "Ettie" Gilley.