Evelyn Gillum

Birth date: Aug 12, 1936 Death date: Nov 21, 2018

Evelyn Gillum, age 82, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in a local health care facility. Mrs. Gillum was the daughter of the late Alice Jones Griffin and Adrian Griffin. Her daughter, Genise Dotson also preceded her in death. Mrs. Gillum served 55 years as an Executive Administrative Secretary with the Church of God of Prophecy International Offices and other ministry assignments. She was an avid reader and she was known for her hospitality. She loved to sew and working with Interior Design. Mrs. Gillum attended the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy.Survivors include her husband, Bishop Perry Gillum, D.D. of Cleveland, her son, Scott Gillum and his wife Brenda of Clermont, Florida, her grandchildren, Brittany Hagy and her husband Jay, Dr. Pierce Gillum, D.O., Ashley Dotson and Zachary Dotson, her great grandchildren, Brielle Hagy and Jax Hagy, her son in law, Joe Dotson of Ooltewah, her sister, Barbara West and her husband Lynn of Ooltewah, Tennessee, her brother, Tom Griffin and his wife Earlene of Bay City, Texas, her nieces, Kristi Cates and Michelle Hutcherson and her husband Destin and her nephew, Jason Griffin and his wife Shannon O'Hare also survives.The Celebration of Life Service will be conducted Monday, November 26, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy with Bishop Sam Clements, Bishop Tim Coalter, Bishop Duke Stone, Pastor Adam Jones and Scott Gillum officiating. Graveside Services and Interment will be conducted on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with David Taylor, David Riggs, Gary Glover, Mike Plumley, David Calfee and George Callaza serving as active casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers will be Joe Parker, Kenneth Couch and Rick Creasy. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Monday at the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy. The Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee Chapel has charge of the arrangements. You may share your condolences and your memories with the Gillum family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.Read Obituary

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Jim Rush Funeral Homes

283w ago

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Evelyn Kent

My prayers and love to the Gillum Family. Memories of their hospitality and friendship to the Daniel Kent Family will always be remembered. Evelyn Kent

Karen And Ruth Mounce Davis

282w ago

We send our prayers and deepest sympathies to Gene and his family. Our families have been friends for many years. My dad and Gene were childhood buddies in Oklahoma. The loss of Evelyn will be tremendous but she’s happy, healthy and whole in the presence of Jesus! You will be in our prayers and we send our love.

Andy Hyatt

283w ago

Scott - My deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Andy Hyatt

Dr. & Jean Looper

283w ago

Dear Bishop Gillium & Family
Jean and I are keeping you in our thoughts, love and prayers, during the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and family matriarch.
Dr. John & Jean Looper

Charlotte Goins

283w ago

in honor of Evelyn.

Evelyn a dear friend for over 50 years. Gene and Evelyn officiated my wedding in 1962. Since that time we have stayed in contact and would visit and talk when schedules permit. Talked to her 2 months ago and she was fighting her illness and desired prayers. I will miss our visits when I go to Cleveland each year from California. Peace and comfort to Gene and family.