Jerry Gilliland, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and partner went to be with our Lord and savior on April 29th. She passed away peacefully at 3:00 a.m.. She is survived by her son Greg Gilliland, her daughter Cindy Ontiveros, four grandchildren Ed Gilliland, Dustin Hendrix, Megan Martinez, Jody Heap and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by the love of her life and life partner Mike Pitz. She is in heaven now surely dancing with the angels and with her loved ones that preceded her in death. She will be surely missed.
A memorial service for Jerry will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Advantage Melcher Chapel of The Roses, 43 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201. Following the memorial service will be a celebration of life reception at 11:00 AM at Advantage Melcher Chapel of The Roses Mortuary, 43 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201.