Mary Delores Gilley, 86 years of age, passed away on Saturday, October 24th2020 at Regent Court in Corvallis, Oregon. Mary was born on October 19th 1934 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to the late Janie and Robert Kelton. She was the 10th of 11 children. Mary graduated in June 1953 from Mt. Whitney high school in Visalia California.
Mary married the late Vernon Gilley on April 10th 1953 and had 3 children Larry, Shari and Jennifer and raised Judy from age 6 to adulthood. Mary professed her love for Christ at an early age. She loved working in the Church with Vernon and cherished praising the Lord. She served on many committees and enjoyed helping others and speaking at ladies retreats. Mary loved to read her Bible and spread Gods word to those around her. She loved spending time with family and always wore a smile on her face.
Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sister Margaret Bell of Tulare, CA, her children Larry and Mary Jane Gilley of Gilbert, AZ, Shari and Randy Franklin of Reno, NV, Judy and Vernon Curry of Poplar Bluff, MO, Jennifer and Lyndon Jones of Lebanon, OR, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2020 from 10 - 11 a.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia with graveside services beginning at Visalia Public Cemetery, 1300 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia at 12 Noon.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.millerchapel.com for the Gilley family.
Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291
