Agnes Gillis, age 91, of Macon, Georgia peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 3, 2024, deeply loved by her family. She was born December 28, 1932, in Laurens County, Georgia, to the late Odis and Vesta Ikner. She married Grady Eugene Gillis in 1949, and together they shared 75 years of joyful and loving marriage. She was a devoted wife and business partner, a loving mother, and a joyful grandmother and great-grandmother.
Agnes was a charter and faithful member of Gilead Baptist Church for 64 years, and she was a generous volunteer for Project Linus, which provides handmade blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or in need. She enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, and spending time with her family and friends. Agnes was known for her unconditional love for everyone she knew.
She is survived by her loving husband, Grady E. Gillis of Macon, Georgia; two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Randy Smith of Macon, Georgia, and Rhonda and John Gibson of Kernersville, North Carolina; two sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Lynn Gillis of Fayetteville, Georgia, and Timothy and Michelle Gillis of McLean, Virginia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Davis of Rentz, Georgia, Nita and Ralph Hall of Dexter, Georgia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Gerda Ikner of Gordon, Georgia, Hugh and Joy Ikner of McDonough, Georgia, Bob Ikner of Dublin, Georgia, Randy and Lynette Ikner of Macon, Georgia, and Danny and Diane Ikner of Dublin, Georgia; her 12 grandchildren, Betsy, Hannah, Jed, Michael, Caleb, Abigail, Jonathan, Zachary, Kiersten, Drew, Tiffany and Trey; and her 17 great grandchildren plus 3 step-grandchildren and spouses, and 5 step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by father and mother, Odis and Vesta Ikner; daughter-in-law, Debbie Gillis; sisters, Avis Vann and Evelyn; and brothers, Odis, Jr., Donald, and Raymond.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM followed by a celebration of Agnes’ life at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Snow’s at Macon Memorial Park in Macon, Georgia. Interment will follow at Macon Memorial Park with Pastor Craig Holmes officiating. Expressions of sympathy, including flowers and cards, are welcome. Donations may be made to Gilead Baptist Church, 4800 Ivey Drive, Macon, Georgia 31206 in her memory.
The family would like to thank the staff of Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center and Heart of Georgia Hospice for their compassionate care and support. Agnes will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visit www.snowsmacon.com to express condolences. For those unable to attend the service, please join us at https://www.facebook.com/events/1113195956642683/ to attend online.
Snow's @ Macon Memorial Park has charge of the arrangements.
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