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Patricia Gillingham

Carrollton 01/14/2021

Patricia Ann Short Gillingham, 89, of Carrollton, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

 Pat was born in Alton, Illinois on October 21, 1931 to James R. Short and Ruth Darr Short. On September 3, 1950, she married the love of her life, E. Neal Gillingham, and they were married 70 years. Neal survives. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother and sister-in-law Roger and Betty Short.

Pat worked at Greene County National Bank and Betty of Rockwells in Carrollton and was a member at First Baptist Church of Carrollton. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo and was a member of The Wheels Supper Club for more than 60 years. Pat was especially proud of her two sons, Dick and David, hardly ever missing an activity or sporting event that they or her grandchildren were involved in. Pat was known for her fashion, and she certainly enjoyed her shoes! She dressed in style and was always looking her best. She also loved dancing, roller skating, and travel.

Pat was truly happiest with her family around her. In addition to Neal, Pat is survived by her two sons'Richard (Becky) Gillingham of Carrollton and David (Jann) Gillingham of Belleville; three grandchildren'Kara (Brian) Short, Mark (Corie) Gillingham, and Luke Gillingham; two step-grandchildren'Ryan (Kate) Blaha and Kyle (Sean) Blaha; four great-grandchildren Ava, Aden, and Maclin Short and Collins Gillingham; and three step-great-grandchildren Maddox, Mabry, and Annie Blaha.

Private funeral services will be held at the Carrollton First Baptist Church. A public graveside service will be held on Monday Jan. 18, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at the Carrollton City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Carrollton First Baptist Church, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes or the Boyd Hospital Foundation. 

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be left online at: www.airsman-hires.com


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Airsman Hires Funeral Home



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