Deborah Gilley's Obituary
Deborah Gilley, age 59, of Marissa, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 3:05 p.m. in her home.
Deborah was born on September 20, 1959 in Red Bud, IL, a daughter to Merle A. and Margaret (Jones) Knope. On August 8, 2000, she married Craig Gilley in Gatlinburg, TN and he survives. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL. Deborah enjoyed home decorating, crafts, painting, flower gardening and her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Craig Gilley of Marissa, IL; three sons, Dustin (Chrissy) Robinson of Nashville, IL, Daniel (Mandy) Robinson of Tamaroa, IL and Chad (Tara) Gilley of Marissa, IL; a daughter, Gina (Ryan) Mesnarich of Baldwin, IL; seven grandchildren, Hayden, Talan and Reagan Robinson, Addison Robinson, Brett Gilley, Chase Hurst, and Lydia Mesnarich; a brother, Glen (Jeanette) Knope of Baldwin, IL; and three sisters, Norma Reilly of Troy, IL, Alice "Sue" Thornton of Coulterville, IL and Merlene Filipsic of Sparta, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers-in-law, Tom Reilly, Gene Thornton and Mike Filipsic.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church or American Cancer Society.
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