Ms. Gilstrap was born in Easley, SC, on November 19,1946 to the late Garland and Estelle Bowen Alexander. She enjoyed thrift store shopping, watching westerns, canning vegetables, above everything else, she enjoyed family dinners and spending time with her precious grandchildren.
She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Sherri Helton (Tim), Ronnie Bagwell (Angela), Chris Bagwell (Marilyn); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Steve Alexander (Linn), Diane Smith.
Chapel service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Dillard Funeral Home.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45 AM.
Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.
Flowers are accepted.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.