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Helen Waive Craig Gilliland

Birth	:	29 May 1930 Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 May 2019 Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	IOOF Cemetery, Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6405800, -93.8174600
Description	:	Helen Waive Gilliland, age 88, the daughter of Percy Edward and Minnie Ethel (Bennett) Craig, was born May 29, 1930, at Davis City, Iowa. She died at the Clearview Nursing Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Helen was born deaf but she never let it slow her down. Her mother died in 1935, when she was five years old. Zula Downey helped the family and got her enrolled in school at the School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa. While there she enjoyed playing basketball and swimming. Helen married Paul Edward “Chick” Gilliland... Read More	Helen Waive Gilliland, age 88, the daughter of Percy Edward and Minnie Ethel (Bennett) Craig, was born May 29, 1930, at Davis City, Iowa. She died at the Clearview Nursing Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Helen was born deaf but she never let it slow her down. Her mother died in 1935, when she was five years old. Zula Downey helped the family and got her enrolled in school at the School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa. While there she enjoyed playing basketball and swimming. Helen married Paul Edward “Chick” Gilliland on May 18, 1952, in Davis City. They were blessed with five children, Beverly, Zula, Michael, Robert, and Tina. Helen could read lips and was able to communicate with everyone. She worked at O’Bryan Brothers in Leon for over 25 years. She was a great mom and a good cook. She always worried about her kids having jobs and being able to provide for their own families. She especially loved those grandbabies. In her free time she enjoyed traveling to go fishing, square dancing, cross-stitching, and crocheting. She was a member of Eastern Star in Davis City and on a bowling league for a time. Preceding her in death were her parents; stepmother, Gertie Craig; husband, Chick Gilliland in 1982; infant son, Michael; and brothers, Basil, Willard, Emmett, John, Neil, and infants, Cletus and Roe Craig. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Bev and Larry Reeves of Indianola, Iowa, Zula and Gary Patterson of Davis City, Robbie and Monna Gilliland of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Tina Townsend of San Bernardino, California; grandchildren, Stephanie, Anthony, Megan, Jennifer & Jason, Donnie & Jamie, Lucas & Jessie, Jesse & Kayla, Tara, and Haley & Ivan; step grandson, Craig & Lesa; 15 great grandchildren, four great, great grandchildren, sister, Berniece Hoffman of Mt. Ayr, Iowa; sister-in-law, Liz Beaty of Lamoni, Iowa; nieces and nephews; lifelong best friend, Norma Becker of Grand River, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Helen Waive Craig Gilliland's memorial?
Helen Waive Craig Gilliland's memorial is located at: IOOF Cemetery, Davis City, Decatur County, USA.
When did Helen Waive Craig Gilliland death?
Helen Waive Craig Gilliland death on 23 May 2019 in Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Helen Waive Craig Gilliland's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6405800
Longitude: -93.8174600

Family Members:

Parent

Percy Edward Craig

(1887 - 1972)

Minnie Ethel Bennett Craig

(1891 - 1936)

Spouse

Paul Edward Gilliland

(1926 - 1982)

Siblings

(1909 - 1909)

(1911 - 2004)

(1918 - 1992)

(1920 - 2009)

(1924 - 1925)

Berniece Thora Craig Hoffman

(1926 - 2020)

Children

Michael Paul Gilliland

(1958 - 1958)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. IOOF Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6405800, -93.8174600

2. Old Davis City Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6415100, -93.8115800

3. Gore Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6599362, -93.7980080

4. New Buda Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6027448, -93.8314819

5. Bethel Cemetery
Eden Township, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6659260, -93.7716150

6. Creveling Cemetery
Lamoni, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6309232, -93.8984728

7. Terre Haute Cemetery
Terre Haute, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6836646, -93.8800621

8. Campbell Cemetery
Pleasanton, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5892760, -93.7632110

9. Hamilton Cemetery
Pleasanton, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5956001, -93.7478027

10. Miller Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7026000, -93.8592000

11. Bucy Cemetery
Decatur City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6902056, -93.8869286

12. Campbell Burying Ground
Leon, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6888910, -93.7391110

13. Manchester Cemetery
Eden Township, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7078971, -93.7592232

14. New Salem Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6304591, -93.7118661

15. Downey Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5581017, -93.8606033

16. Hutchison Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5716450, -93.7435150

17. South Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5710983, -93.7427979

18. Catholic Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5522003, -93.8380966

19. Hatfield Cemetery
Leon, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6888920, -93.7168880

20. Miller Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5491982, -93.8142014

21. Waller Cemetery
Decatur City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333340, -93.8168900

22. Cowles Cemetery
Pleasanton, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6058006, -93.6999969

23. Lillie Cemetery
Lamoni, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6565829, -93.9418602

24. Dale Cemetery
Pleasanton, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6211014, -93.6936035