Megan Dianna Gilbreath

Megan is survived by her parents, David and Judy Gilbreath, her brothers, Andrew and Aaron Gilbreath, paternal grandparents, Dan and Maudene Gilbreath, maternal grandmother, Lorraine Junkins, great-grandmother, Dorothy Hansen, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and so many friends that they cannot all be listed.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Amanda Rae Gilbreath, cousin, Kaytlyn Gilbreath and her paternal grandfather, Earle Junkins.

She had made it known to her parents that she wanted to be an organ donor in the event of her death and they made sure that her wishes were followed. She wanted to continue to help people even in death.

Megan was a graduate of Clyde High School and had attended Cisco Junior College and Angelo State University taking courses in anticipation of a career in nursing. She had started college a year early and was scheduled to walk the stage for graduation with her class in June of 2010.

Megan was a bright and beautiful young lady with a promising future ahead of her. She loved life and had many interests including singing, golf, disc golf and photography. She was a wonderful singer and had been active in the school choir for several years. She was a trainer for the Clyde High School football team and a manager for the basketball team during her high school career. She was a member of the golf team her sophomore and junior years.

She had been a Junior Volunteer and worked as a transport aide at Hendrick Medical Center prior to going to San Angelo. She was involved in numerous other activities and was so full of life and joy. She always had a smile for everyone and people always smiled back.

Visitation will be Friday, May 7th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory Street in Abilene. Funeral services will be held at Aldersgate Methodist Church at 1741 Sayles Blvd. in Abilene on Saturday, May 8th, at 3:00 p.m. followed by burial in Ft. Phantom Hill Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Clyde CISD for the "Megan Gilbreath Memorial Scholarship". The scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Clyde High School who is pursuing a career in Nursing.