The Weekly Herald
Weatherford, Texas
1 August, 1918

Death of Mrs. J. H. Gilliland.

   Mrs. J. H. Gilliland, aged 42, died at the family home on Russell street, at 11:30 o’clock Monday morning.  Mrs. Gilliland had been sick for some time, and although all had been done for her that medical science could do, the Death Angel claimed her.
   Deceased, was born and reared in Parker county, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shick. She was married to J. H. Gilliland some sixteen years ago, and is survived by her husband and two children, a daughter, Ellen Sue, aged 11, and a son, Jim Henry, aged 3; also by two brothers and one sister, Hank, Nat and Miss Maud Shick, the latter two residing at Big Springs.
   Deceased bore her suffering with true Christian fortitude, always cheerful, kind and loving to her children and devoted to her husband, who are left heartbroken over the loss of their companion. Mrs. Gilliland was of that disposition that she was loved by all with whom she was associated, and when called to leave this earthly tabernacle, she was prepared to go and is now with loved ones who have gone before, awaiting the coming of those left behind. Deceased was a member of the Grace Presbyterian church.
   The funeral service over the remains of Mrs. J. H. Gilliland was held at the family residence on Russell street Tuesday afternoon at 4:30, Rev. W. M. Elliott officiating. There were many beautiful floral offerings and a large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place, in Oakland cemetery.
   Pallbearers – Jno. A. Pickard, E. A. Span, Fred Lanier, Z. Leverett, John Beckner and Milton Paul.
   The father and children have the tender sympathies of their many friends.

-transcription by Kate Maynard, 2012