Miriam Stewart Gilstrap

Easley, SC – Mrs. Miriam Stewart Gilstrap, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 28, 2021. Mrs. Gilstrap was born in Pickens County, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Dennis Raymond Stewart and Beatrice Amanda Cantrell. She was the wife of 17 years to the late Charles “Hut” Porter and 43 years to the late Breeman Gilstrap.

Survivors include a son Gregory A. Porter (Cassandra) of Greenville, SC, and daughters Charlene Seaborn (Bob) of Easley, SC and Glenda Porter of Easley, SC. Mrs. Gilstrap has one surviving sister Nadyne S. Boyd (Tom) of Easley, SC. Surviving are nine loving grandchildren: Chad Seaborn (Stacie), Chris Seaborn (Misty), Staci Tate (Tim), Toby Porter, Kassidy Brown (Scott), Zane Porter (Kelsey), Jessica Huggins (Clay), Justin Coleman (Summer) and Brooke Williams (Travis). Also surviving are twenty precious great-grandchildren: Cole, Carlee, Dax, Bryce, Garreth, Weston, Silas, Tessa, Talia, Brianna, Carissa, Channing, Micah, Kobe, Brooklyn, Corbin, Brooks, Maxx, Pressley, and Clive. Surviving are the children of Hewey Breeman Gilstrap: Linda Ballard (Steve), Denise Burnett (Dacus) and Tony Gilstrap (Patty) from Easley, SC.

Mrs. Gilstrap was predeceased be an infant daughter Susan Porter, a sister Francis Stewart and brothers Marion W. Stewart and Kenneth E. Stewart.

Years ago, she was the secretary at Tanglewood Baptist Church, and she retired from Dukes Sandwich Shop in Greenville, where she served as manager.

It was evident that Mrs. Gilstrap cherished her faith and family. Her life was a reflection of her love for both. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, as well as her church family at Jones Avenue Baptist Church. She was quick to forgive and had a heart for others. She never hesitated to assist someone in need, and she never missed an opportunity to share the love of Jesus. She was a rare jewel who was loved by all and will be deeply missed by her friends and family.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 12:00 noon at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel, 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, SC 29671. Visitation will be held before the service, beginning at 10:00 am until 11:45 am, at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Jones Avenue Baptist Church RTD, 614 Ross Avenue, Easley, SC 29640.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Gilstrap family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com.