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Hilda Fay (Penix) Gilliam

Hilda Fay (Penix) Gilliam, 68 of Richwood, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Marysville. She was born March 27, 1949 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late James Melvin and Iretta (Conley) Penix. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rosetta Fay Ross, a brother, Ed Penix, and a sister, Loretta Evans. On November 24, 1967 she married Estill Lee Gilliam in Wise County, Virginia and he died May 18, 2000.   She lived most of her life in Marion, and moved to Richwood in the last few years.  She attended the White Oaks Road Freewill Baptist Church in Marion.  She was very crafty, and enjoyed making flower arrangements and quilting.  Hilda was a loving sister and aunt who loved life and loved her dog, Bruiser, aka Brew Brew, who will miss her very much. She is survived by her siblings, Roy Melvin (Rona) Penix, Richwood; Patricia Ann (Mark) Anderson, Brooksville, Florida; Gary Lee (Robin) Penix, Salt Lake City, Utah; Debby Jo (Carey) Hughes, Richwood; Ella Mae Davis, Richwood; Judy Kay McElroy, Richwood; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held at Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the family, in care of Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, P. O. Box 122, Richwood, OH 43344, to help with final expenses. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Remembrances       to #1 from: Ella  Richwood ellamaepenix1@gmail.com Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 11:14 AM Merry Christmas Sis. 🎄❣️🎄❣️ I miss you so much .. I’ll see you one day I’m sure.  Kory was asking about you Bruiser and Rylie. We miss hanging out with you and that laugh so much ❣️❣️❣️ #2 from: Ella Davis Richwood No email Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 10:27 AM Wow.  6 years have gone by and I still miss you dearly.   Don’t worry we, Wes,Kory & Kylie, still talk about you and visit you often.   I Why on Friday the 13th?  You did make this an unlucky day….. yep. I’m blaming you if I have bad luck today!  And you know I will… LOVE and MISS YOU DEARLY View Older Condolences >> Condolences       to #1 from: Christie Hunter (Henderson) RICHWOOD Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 2:44 PM Heaven sure got a good one now. I have know Hilda as a child growing up, with Pat and later in life she was my neighbor.she has always a good friend, and someone I looked up to as a role model. Funny when she felt the need to laugh and serious when she had to be. This will leave a void in my life. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. #2 from: Pam Mathys Raymond Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 3:33 PM So sorry to hear!! My heart goes out to all of u,she was lk family to me just like the rest of u! ♡♡ My prayers r with you! #3 from: Sharon (Bright) Richardson Lewis Center, ohio Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 3:54 PM Pat and Family Prayers and thoughts through this time. Sorry for your loss. Sharon (Bright)Richardson #4 from: Princess (Peggy) Penix Morral ,Ohio Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 4:37 PM So sorry to hear of her passing. Cared deeply for her. #5 from: joe sloop richwood Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 6:34 PM So sorry to hear meant her awhile back and had good visit she was a very lovely lady. Sending prayers to her family. #6 from: kim ransome Prospect Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 7:41 PM This news saddens me greatly Hilda was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go to all the family I will miss her greatly so sorry for your loss #7 from: Janet Frasure Dunn Port Charlotte, Fl. Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 7:47 PM So sorry for your loss. I have a lot of sweet childhood memories and coming to your home.Love and prayers to all. #8 from: Judy Nickel Richwood, Ohio Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 9:20 PM Dear Roy & Rona and the rest of the family,  Praying that God will wrap His loving arms around every one who loved Hilda so very much.  It is so hard to lose our loved ones.  Praying that God will give you comfort, peace, love, and understanding.  May God be with each of you.  God Bless!   #9 from: Mary Banik Columbus, Ohio Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 9:39 PM I met Hilda at Loris memorial, and thought she was a very sweet woman.  Heaven has gained another lighted soul.  I know Hilda will be missed by her family and all who knew her. #10 from: Sharon stinemetz Prospect Ohio Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 10:16 PM Sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family #11 from: DavidAiken Edison Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 9:21 AM I am Estil's first cousin. My wife and I were very fond of Hilda.  R.I.P., Hilda. #12 from: Vicki (kilgore) january   Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 10:28 AM I know by now you are having a great time catching up with everyone who left before you..but here you will be missed.. #13 from: Gail DeGood-Guy Richwood Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 2:09 PM I am so very sorry for your loss.   Prayers are sent to you and your family   #14 from: Kay Walters Richwood Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 4:58 PM Ella Mae an your families. I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs an Prayers #15 from: Fred M. and Rita Lou (Rubeck) Parker Richwood, OH  43344 Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 7:09 PM Our sincere sympathy to the Penix Family.  You are in our thoughts and prayers. #16 from: Bruce Beery Richwood Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 9:45 AM Our deepest sympathy ,thoughts and prayers are with you . May God wrap his arms around you all and give you comfort and peace. Buck and Becky #17 from: Janie Mahaffey marion Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 11:49 AM Will sure miss my Hilda hugs when I ran into her at Krogers, we were friends since the old wonderful shoot the loop days in Marion.  What a great lady #18 from: Jerry & Peggy Gray Weaver Marysville Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 1:41 PM Judy and families, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. We are sending our deepest sympathies, and just want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with His peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead. Love Aunt Peg & Jerry #19 from: Terry Crabtree Marion, OHp Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 5:31 PM prayers for the Penix family. Hilda was like family to me. She will be very much missed . #20 from: Bob Marine Florida Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 8:58 AM God Bless You Hilda You will be missed very much and always remembered. I'm sorry for the family's loss. #21 from: Cathy thomas West mansfield Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 12:32 PM Ella and Mandy.   All my prayers are with both of you. I give you all my hugs and kisses.   If anything I can do to help let me know.  Love ya both ❤️ #22 from: Chester Sedlock Prosoect, Ohio 43342 Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 9:17 AM So sorry for your loss. There was only one Hilda and we will miss our friend of more than 40 years. Thinking of you all.  Chester and Patty #23 from: Danny and Sox Jordan   Sat, Oct 21, 2017 at 6:58 AM so very sorry for you loss.

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