CANTON A homegoing celebration in honor of Mrs. Julia V. Gillems—Barrett will be held Tuesday at 11am at God Given COGIC,1027 9th St NE in Canton, OH. Mrs. Julia V Gillems Barrett was born March 4, 1935 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Joseph Becknell and Margret Johnson-Becknell. She fought a good fight, she finished her course, she kept the faith and going to do her dance while she awaits her crown, Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was proceeded in death by her parents, spouse Flanders Gillems and Sam Barrett, and sister Bonnie O’Neal. Julia was retired from First Merritt Bank and a member of God Given Church of God In Christ where she was a founding member along side her husband the late Flanders Gillems in 1948 which was then located on 11th Street Northeast. She loved to teach the Word and praise Him through dance. She has served the Lord as church secretary, Sunday School teacher, member of the choir, Bible Band teacher and President of the Jr Usher Board and Church Mother. Mother loved her family, church family and all God’s people. She leaves to cherish her memories her children Flanda (Robert) Anderson, Ace L (Doretha) Gillems, Leonardo “Lenny” (Shay) Gillems of Canton, Timothy (Christina) Gillems of Canton, Lisa Gillems of Chicago, Tonya Gillems of the home; grandchildren Shawnette Britton, Tinia Gillems, Ace (Renee) Gillems, Kelly (Dashiell) Sims, Tina Gillems and Linae Gillem, Ishia Parker, Jasmyn (Travon), Patrice Gillems, Candyce Gillems, Miah Pierce, Quez Winn, Iris Javersak, Chezaray Brown and Contessa (Jordan) Gillems– Wiggins; 17 great grandchildren; her bestfriend and confidant Mother O’Lee Nuckles; bestfriend Francis Flindo; and a host of other family and friends; Her four legged companion Mary Jane. Mother has left tremendous memories for us to cherish. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10-11am at the church.