Expression of Sympathy

A TABLE BASKET was sent on June 1, 2017

I am deeply sorry for your loss. With heartfelt sympathy. -JB

A candle was lit by Faye Gillis on May 29, 2017 10:58 PM

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Dear Barbara, I just deleted a nice note to you.
I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend Caroline’s Memorial service. My mind says yes and my body, no. I would have liked to share in the celebration of her life. She was quite a lady!
I have such fond memories of her.’ The last time I was able to talk to her we shared stories of Bill’s childhood told to me. We had some good laughs. I also asked her how old she was. She couldn’t remember. I said ,”That’s not important.” She replied, “It is if someone asks you.” And that’s how she was.
I have so many memories of visits, meals and trips together. They were here in St. Louis shortly before Bill died. A time when we could support each other. During the Troy trips, I remember the Sunday Drives and the stories that went with them. We had many meals out but the best were around their dining room table. Memories again were shared as I became more and more a part of the Gillis family.
Shortly before Bill Sr. died Caroline told me that they had decided they wanted to be my Mother and father and have me as a daughter. What a gift! I had been an ”orphan” with the passing of my Mom and Dad and becoming a daughter again was so very precious.
I believe we will all meet in heaven someday and rejoice that maybe all three Bill’s are together up there.
If you can read this at the service, I would feel more a part of things. Thank you for all the care and love you gave them. Love. Faye Gillis

Expression of Sympathy

A SWEET AND WARM  REMEMBRANCE TABLE ARRANGEMENT was sent on May 29, 2017

In Loving Remembrance of Caroline Gillis, With love, Jenny, Gene, and Theresa Kuehnle

Message from Deb Hogshead

Dear Barb and all other members of Caroline's family, I am so sorry to hear of Caroline's death. I got to know Caroline after she moved to Sterling House/Brookdale. I enjoyed listening to her memories of growing up in Troy and running the taxi service and hearing how Troy has changed over the years. She was always kind and gracious when I would visit, asking about my father and my daughter. She was quiet, but always gracious in receiving me. And she loved her family. I will miss Caroline. I hope that fond memories will be a comfort to you.

A candle was lit by Anne Pierce Oberlin on May 27, 2017 9:38 PM

A candle was lit by Margo Bush on May 27, 2017 11:13 AM

Message from Margo Bush

Dear Barb and family,
I'm sorry to hear of Aunt Caroline's passing. May she now be at peace and rejoined with her brother and husband.
Margo