Jane Memmer Gilliam, 89, joined her heavenly family Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana, and resided in Williamsburg for the past 68 years.
Jane worked at the William & Mary Bookstore for many years as the textbook manager. She and her husband were members of the Model-A club and enjoyed many trips and events with them. She was a longtime member of Saint Bede Catholic Church.
Jane was the matriarch of her family and was known as their beloved “Rose.” She always spoke kindly of others, and it was impossible not to love her. She loved spending time with her family and cherishing the moment.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Richard W. Gilliam; and beloved son, Randy Gilliam. She is survived by her son, Dean (Millie); daughter-in-law, Cindy; and four grandchildren, Ryan (Colleen), Angie, Tara and Erin.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham (Old Saint Bede), 520 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove, 809 S. Henry St., Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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