Born to the late Murray and Cleve Gilliam, Mrs. Gary was educated in Laurens County schools and joined Hebron Baptist Church at an early age. She was a member of Womens' Aide Society No.79.
She is survived by three daughters: Sharon( William ) Bates, Vivan Richmond, and Sophia Gilliam( Lucius Pitts) and one son Willie Gary; 10 grandchildren , 4 great grand children, and many other loving relatives and friends.
The private service for Mrs. Bertha Mae Gilliam Gary was held Monday July27,2020 at Orchard Park Memorial Gardens.