Alma Gilliam

Alma Gilliam, age 93 of Caldwell, TX, formerly of Anna, died Monday, December 11, 2017 in St Joseph Hospital in Caldwell, TX. She was born May 23, 1924 in Illinois the daughter of William Samuel and Gladys (Phelps) Smith. Alma is survived by her daughters, Janice (James) Franks of Caldwell, TX; Joyce Barrick Ragsdell of Overland, MO; son, Kenneth Gilliam of Anna; seven grandchildren, Randy Smith, Rob Smith, Angela Umfleet, Harold Ray Barrick, Pamela Hudder, James Marvel and Jimmy Marvel; thirteen great grandchildren; fourteen great-great grandchildren; brothers, Cliff (Ofie) Smith of Buchanan, MI, Bill (Wilma) Smith of Cobden and John Smith of Jonesboro, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James Everett Marvel; two sons, James Marvel and Dennis Gilliam; brothers, Herb Smith, Louie Smith, Tony Smith, Floyd Smith; sisters, Mae Patten, Lucille Miller, Elsie Moore and Velma Lava Smith. Alma worked at Florsheim Shoe Factory and later worked at Spanish Oaks. Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Gilliam will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Paul Tirey officiating. Interment will be in Casper Cemetery in Anna. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.