Catherine Gilstrap

Sunset – Catherine Elizabeth Edens Gilstrap, 84, of Sunset and widow of Robert Austin Gilstrap, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in Greenville. Mrs. Gilstrap was born in Pickens County a daughter of the late George C. and Annie Chastain Edens. She was a homemaker and a member of Midway Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Sheila Hein (Randy), Lynne O’Donald (Roger) and Janice Merck (Hal) all of Sunset and a sister, Bettie Holliday of Pickens. Also surviving are grandchildren Gabriel Hein, Danielle Hein, Faith Hein (Cody Powell), Austin O’Donald (Meryl), Brenna Wells (Sam), and Halle Merck and great grandchildren, Phoebe O’Donald, Gus O’Donald, and Carey Anne O’Donald. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gilstrap was preceded in death by a granddaughter Cristalyn O’Donald, brothers, Carmen and Carroll Edens and a sister, Rachel Stewart. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Dillard Funeral Home from 1 to 2:20 PM and funeral services will follow at 2:30 PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens. A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com The family is at their respective homes. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association at www.Diabetes.org Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC