Obituary

Thelma Gilliam
(August 3, 1925 - August 27, 2018)

Thelma Ruth Gilliam, 93, of Huntington, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 27, 2018 at her home. Thelma was a wonderful woman loved by all. She will be missed and will always be cherished as a beloved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.  Thelma was born August 3, 1925 in Catlettsburg, KY, daughter of the late Earl and Oakie Meeks.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Gilliam and second husband, Thomas Charlton; a daughter, Sandra Porter; three sisters, Helen Wetzel, Jeanette Zornes and Dorothy Meeks and by one brother, Donnie Meeks; son-in-law, Richard Pennington and two grandchildren, Ricky Pennington and Devona Ruth McKnight.  Thelma served her country in the U.S. Navy as a machinist mate first class during WW II.  She loved her family dearly and is survived by her daughter, Terisha Pennington of Huntington; six grandchildren, Terisha Dawn (Chuck) Johnson, Tammy  (Johnny) Glassburn, Debi (David) Logan, Timmy (Debbie) Porter, Dwayne (Chasity) Porter, and Bobby (Julie) Porter; 13 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. The family would like to thank everyone who cared for Mrs. Gilliam at the V.A. Hospital and Hospice of Huntington. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Spring Hill Cemetery.