Sharon Elaine Gilliam
Sharon Elaine Gilliam, 47, of Houston, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012, in Canonsburg General Hospital, with her family by her side.
She was born November 23, 1965, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Norman Bates and Nancy Dent, both of Houston.
Ms. Gilliam had attended high school in Georgia and Penn Commercial in Washington for medical billing and coding.
She enjoyed watching movies, amusement parks and spending time with her children.
Surviving are three children, Daniel Bell, Amber Lasenby-Gibson (Devin) and Ian Gilliam, all of Houston; four brothers, Daniel “Winky” Bates, Norman Bates II and Gary Bates, all of Houston, and James Bates of Fayetteville, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 30, in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home. Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.