Katie Gillyard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ms. Catherine Gillyard, affectionately known as Katie by family and friends, was born March 8, 1942 in Clio, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Eula Mae Wooten and the late Curtis Bradwell. Katie is predeceased by her loving husband Willie Gillyard. Katie was called home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2019. Katie moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1968, where she met and married Mr. Willie Gillyard and from this union was born Julius “Kevin” Gillyard. Katie graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Clio, South Carolina. She worked at Manor Care Health Service and Wilson Daycare Center, both in Baltimore, Maryland. Katie retired in 2013. Katie loved the Lord and her church families, True Fellowship Church of God and Christ in Baltimore, Maryland and she was on the Praise and Worship Ministry. Katie moved to Chester, Pennsylvania in 2014 and joined The First African Baptist Church in Sharon Hill. Katie attended church regularly and planned on joining their Praise and Worship Ministry. Katie loved to sing her gospels and now she is “singing in God’s heavenly choir.” Katie’s favorite scripture was Proverbs 3: 5-6 and her favorite gospel song was “One Day At A Time”. Katie liked doing crossword puzzles, watching the Philadelphia 76er’s and Phillies, and spending time with her family. Katie was a very quiet and soft spoken person. Katie leaves behind to cherish her memories her mother Eula Mae Wooten from Brooklyn, New York; son Julius “Kevin” (Amy) Gillyard, of Virginia; three grandchildren: Gage Grant Bowman, Jordan Page Bennett, and Isabella Simone Gillyard; sister Eccie M. Jonas of Brooklyn, New York; four aunts: Gertrude Upshur of Baltimore, Maryland, Lorraine Adams of Folcroft, Pennsylvania, Mary Warren, of Chester Township, Pennsylvania, and Roxanne (Sue) Woods of Rock Hill, South Carolina; a host of nieces, cousins, and dear friends.

Katie Gillyard

March 8, 1942 - October 23, 2019