January 9, 2001

GRACE GILLHAM

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Grace Gertrude Gillham, 90, of Sikeston died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, at her home. She was born Sept. 6, 1910, in McNairy County, Tenn., daughter of Alex and Molly Garner Milford. She and Knox Gillham were married May 11, 1927. He preceded her in death...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Grace Gertrude Gillham, 90, of Sikeston died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, at her home.

She was born Sept. 6, 1910, in McNairy County, Tenn., daughter of Alex and Molly Garner Milford. She and Knox Gillham were married May 11, 1927. He preceded her in death.

Gillham was formerly of the Morehouse and Tanner areas.

Survivors include a daughter, Norma Griffin of Sikeston; a sister, Amanda Gilchrist of Adamsville, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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She was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.

Friends may call at Shackleford Funeral Home in Selmer, Tenn., from 5-9 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Adamsville.

Announcement courtesy of Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.

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