Gladys Marie Gilliland

A year after graduating from Bloomington High School, she married Cleo M. Gilliland on June 21, 1946. She remained lovingly devoted to him until his death in July, 1979 at the age of 55.

Mom loved her family, flowers, embroidery, crocheting, music, and tending to a large vegetable garden every summer. She was also a wonderful cook and enjoyed planning Sunday afternoon meals, making sure that the favorite dishes of her children and grandchildren were always a part of the menu. Mom took on the responsibility of nurse while caring for our father the last five years of his life. His dialysis equipment was installed in our home and she was the caregiver in charge of his dialysis every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, beginning at five AM.

Mom did everything in her power to extend his life as long as possible. Mom loved

to sing gospel songs while she cooked or cleaned. We knew the words to the Old Rugged Cross, How Great Thou Art, in the Garden, and Amazing Grace before we ever started grade school. Mom took time every morning to read the bible, and read all the way through it many, many times. She never hesitated to tell people about her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to and profess her love and faith in Him. She was soft-spoken, kind, and an abundance of patience. She always looked for the good in everyone she met. We miss you Mom, but your example and testimony gives us great comfort.

Mom is survived by two sons and two daughter-in-laws, Steve and Pam Gilliland of Bloomington, John and Patty Gilliland of Indianapolis. One daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Steve Quimby of Bloomington.

Four grandchildren, Craig (Kara) Quimby of Bloomington, Sarah (Brandon) Steele of Clayton, Dara (Jason) James of Solsberry, and Peighton (Caleb Hamilton) of Solsberry.Three step-grandchildren, Kristina, Christopher, Matt, and their children.

Five great-grandchildren, Laney and Leila Quimby, Jake and Jobey James and baby girl Hamilton arriving in late April 2026.

Two brothers and two sister-in-laws, Kenneth Grubb and James (Linda) Grubb, and Esther Grubb and one sister and brother-in-law, Gwendolyn and Mark Goodwin, in addition to several nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her parents and husband, two brothers Walter Grubb, Robert Grubb (in infancy), one sister and brother-in-law Beulah and Bob Crouch, one sister-in-law Ruby Joan Grubb, and one step-grandchildren, Eric.

Our family would like to thank the staff, nurses and activity coordinators at Majestic Care of Bloomington for their unwavering care and concern for our mother.

Visitation will be from to 1pm to 2pm on, Friday, March 20 at Day & Deremiah Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2pm on Friday, March 20, at the funeral home, with burial following at Ellettsville Methodist Cemetery in Ellettsville, Indiana.