Erica "Allison" Gilliam

The family moved to Lexington, SC in 1963 and Allison was in first class of the Little Red School House. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1976 and attended Columbia College where she utilized her vocal gifts with the Columbia College singers. She graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Finance from Midland’s Technical College and moved to Dallas, Texas for a career in banking, finance, and sales. She joked about her scariest client Jonathan Frid (Barnabas Collins) from the soap opera Dark Shadows and nicest was Ross Perot, Former Presidential Candidate. She returned to Lexington in 1997 and rejoined the family business, Palmetto Microfilm Systems, Inc., where she worked until her passing.

Allison was a wonderful cook, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed crabbing, loved playing her baby grand piano, had a big heart and wanted to help anyone in need. She made friends everywhere she went. Her love of all animals was tremendous. She was a true giver, loving, compassionate, and one of a kind.

She is survived by her partner in life, Carter Harmon; mother, Maree Gilliam; sister, Lorri Gilliam Yarborough (Brent); sister, Rebecca Gilliam Hawkins; sister, Sally Gilliam Burke; along with multiple nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Bobby Gilliam and her furry child, “Harley” whom she both dearly loved.

A celebration of life will be held at the Lexington United Methodist Church located at 309 E Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM.