Vivian Mae (Smith) Gilliam
May 23, 1944 - September 30, 2017
Vivian Mae (Smith) Gilliam, of Bradford, Arkansas left this earth and went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the age of 73. She was born May 23, 1944 in Bradford, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Warren and Vera (Treece) Smith. Vivian graduated from Bradford High School in 1962. Her greatest accomplishments in life were her three children and her grandchildren. When she was able, Vivian enjoyed sewing. Vivian was preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald Willis; her parents, and one brother, Ermin Smith. She is survived by her husband, Darrel "Dugan" Gilliam; three children, Kevin (Renee) Willis of Pangburn, Darrin (Melissa) Willis of Vernon, Texas, and Deborah (Adam) Robertson of Bradford; a child she thought of as her own, Douglas "Alfalfa" Flowers; ten grandchildren, Nathan Willis, Anna Willis, Berkley Robertson, Teela Andrews, Alexis Box, Corey Ireland, Megan Epperson, Ameyla Cieminski, Brittany Hester, and McKenzie Harris; sixteen great grandchildren; one sister, Doris (Doyle) Middleton of Bradford; three brothers, Ernest (Freda Jean) Smith of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Thurman Smith of Bradford, and Roy (Judy) Smith of Bradford; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Larry Davis, Alfalfa Flowers, Jr. Corbit, Monte Bramblett, Clint Baker, and Jim Burress. Friends may visit at the funeral home Monday, October 2, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Hickman Cemetery with Bro. Lynn Smith officiating. Interment to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com
Vivian Mae (Smith) Gilliam, of Bradford, Arkansas left this earth and went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the age of 73. She was born May 23, 1944 in Bradford, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Warren and Vera (Treece)... View Obituary & Service Information