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Obituary For Barbara H. Gilliard
Funeral services for Ms. Barbara H. Gilliard, 66, of 1578 Mt. Olive Road, Holly Hill, SC, will be held 12:00 p.m., Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, Orangeburg with interment to follow in the Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Santee, SC. Rev. Dr. D.L. Grant is officiating.
Barbara Hilliard Gilliard, with ticket in hand, boarded her flight for eternal life on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg, SC.
She was born June 13, 1956, in Washington, DC to the late Charlie and Martha L. Hilliard.
She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized September 1974, under the leadership of the late Rev. P. L. Welfare and served on the Usher’s Ministry and Christian Aide Society for several years.
Barbara was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County and was a graduated with honors from Roberts High School in 1974. She went on to further her education at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, where she received her Associate’s Degree in 1976.
Barbara was employed by South Carolina State University for 44 years. She loved her job and was passionate about SCSU! To the students, she became “Mother Gilliard” or “Auntie Gilliard.” She retired as a Circulation Supervisor in 2021.
She enjoyed life to the fullest and loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, Roberts High School class of 1974, and being with her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
On June 9, 1986, she was united in marriage to Nathaniel Gilliard of Holly Hill, SC.
She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory: three sons: Troy Jamal Hilliard of Holly Hill, SC, Tyron Gilliard of Georgia and Ghovanti Gilliard of Columbia, SC; four grandchildren: Travey Jones of Greenville, SC; Zion and Ian Hilliard of Moncks Corner, SC, and Sanaii Gilliard of Columbia, SC; two loving and dedicated sisters: Edith (Wease) Hilliard of the home and Clara Jacques of Holly Hill, SC; four brothers: Charlie (Martha) Hilliard of Santee, SC, Raymond (Barbara) Hilliard, Kenneth (Margaret) Hilliard and Gregory Hilliard all of Holly Hill, SC; two adopted daughters, Evangelist Monique Hilliard of New Jersey and Ishirel Hilliard of Florence, SC; one adopted son, Leon Hilliard of Danbury, CT; nephews: Travon Jacques and NyTrell Washington, who affectionately called her “Ms. Chancellor, Sister Gal”; nieces: Myeshia (Kendall) Saxon and Nashay Hilliard; special sisters: Jacquline (Cleve) Cordes of Holly Hill, SC and Debra Bryant of Holly Hill, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and dear friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m at Simmons Funeral Home of Santee, 8824 Old #6 Hwy, Santee, SC.
Family and friends may visit the residence of her sister, Ms. Clara Jacques, 1560 Mt. Olive Road, Holly Hill, SC. Friends may also call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.
Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and masks are required during visitation and funeral services.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
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I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Troy's mother.
Barbara was called Aunt Barbara by me and my family for over 30 years, as she worked with my Aunt Doris Johnson Felder on South Carolina State University and touched my family heartstrings. We grieve with the Hillard and Gillard families. Trust in knowing God gained an angel on 8/31/22. Sleep in peace Auntie Barbara. Your adopted niece, Yoki 🙏🥰❤️
To our Gilliard & Hilliard Family. Serena, Janie, & Margaret are sending our condolences. We will definitely keep each and everyone of y'all in our prayers. 🙏🙏🙏
My condolences to the Gilliard and Hilliard family. Praying God gives you strength during this difficult time. Mashell Capers and Family
My condolences to the Gilliard and Hilliard family. Praying God gives you strength during this difficult time. Mashell Capers and Family
My condolences to the Gilliard and Hilliard family. Praying God gives you strength during this difficult time. Mashell Capers and Family
Praying that Gods Amazing grace will comfort and strengthen you all, and bring peace that surpasses all understanding to the Hilliard family and all that knew and loved Ms. Barbara. May God bless you all as you celebrate her life and legacy. M Smith
Sending condolences to the Gilliard and Hilliard family. Praying God give you strength during this difficult time. Mashell Capers and family
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To the family, you have my deepest sympathy.
To the Hilliard and Gillard family, so sorry for your lost. May the God of all understanding and comfort be with you as you make adjustments to your life without Barbara.I know she will be missed. Please remember to take things one day at a time. The death of a loved one can cut deep and healing will take time. I'm asking Jehovah God to be with you. He knows the pain of death and can get you through this if you allow him to do so. He has something better in-store for us one day soon that will NOT include us having to say goodbye to our love ones.Trust him. (Acts 24:15) Love, Betty Gillard
Lottie Gillard
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family Brenda and James Pauling
To the Hillard and Gilliard family you have our sympathy, thoughts, and prayer through this most difficult moment. Christopher Anderson & Anderson Family. Eutawville, SC
To the Hilliard Family and I emphasize the word "Family" because that is what we were, Family. We grew up together from day one and have been close friends ever since. Bobbie will be missed by all that knew her. May she have eternal piece. Tommy Haynes & Family, Glen Ridge, NJ.
To the family of Barbara H. Gilliard, you are in our prayers at this time of bereavement. Remember we serve a loving and caring God, who will take care of you during this most difficult time. Charles R. White and Family, Eutawville, SC
To the family of Barbara H. Gilliard, you are in our prayers at this time of bereavement. Remember we serve a loving and caring God, who will take care of you during this most difficult time.
To Edith and Hilliard & Gilliard families, my sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family. May GOD continue to keep you and sustain you today and the days ahead.
To the Hilliard family - my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of "Bobbie", my childhood community sister. May you remember her for all the love she gave to us and how much we loved her. May God be with you.- Minnie Davis Goldberg, East Orange, NJ
Praying for you and your family during these difficult times.
Dr. Sylvia Bruce Stephens Orangeburg Consolidate District Seat 2
With Deepest Sympathy in the time of your loss. May God strengthen and keep you and your family.
Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Jaimye Mohundro
To the Gillard and Hillard family you have my most heartfelt symapathy on the passing of Barbara. She was a beautiful and kind person. May God keep you all in perfect peace. Judy A Wright Vance SC
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