Barbara E. Gillit

Barbara had a long and happy life. She was born in Bisbee, Arizona where her father had taken the family so he could find work in the mines. When she was two they returned to the family home in Lawn, Texas. Barbara's father became very ill and was taken from them. They lived with their grandparents and her mother worked in the local switchboard office. In high school Barbara played basketball. At age 15 she met the love of her life and best friend Wiley Burt Gillit. They were married on December 28, 1957 and celebrated their love each and every day for over 58 years. One of her greatest accomplishments was raising four children and teaching them, by example, the importance of faith, kindness, compassion and love for our neighbors. Barbara and Wiley stayed busy in their life. They ran a successful business, loved camping, square dancing, travelling, playing with their grandchildren and most recently their great-grandchildren. They joined the Order of the Eastern Star in the late 1980s and in 1990-91 she served as Worthy Matron of her chapter, Alamo Heights #734.

Barbara is predeceased by her parents; brother Bill Turner and wife Pearl; sister Bonnie Smith and husband Jack; and brother-in-law Bernie Landers.

She is survived by her husband Wiley; sister, Betty Landers; children - Terri Reynolds and husband Keith, Daryl Gillit, Bill Gillit and wife Laura from Cleburne, and Trish Tumlinson and husband Dwayne from Marion; grandchildren - Burt Reynolds and wife Ana, Michael Reynolds and wife Jessica, Rebekah Gillit and friend Kyle McLain, John Roberts and wife Lyndsey, Laci Gillit, Keri Vaught and husband Tyler, Jake Gillit and wife Sarah, Charlie Roberts and Jordan Tumlinson; great-grandchildren - Jenifer, Leila, Jackson, Alexander and Grayson Reynolds; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family; and a multitude of cherished friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 13th at 11 am with the Funeral Service at 12 pm at Sunset Funeral Home with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer Association.