Kay Melton Gilland
Kay Gilland, 76, of Fountain Inn passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Born in the Hillside community of Fountain Inn, she was the daughter of the late Alfred M. Melton and the late Juanita Graydon Melton. Kay worked as a nurse at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital until she retired and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Ms. Gilland is survived by two daughters, Katy Melton Gilland of Pelzer and Susan G. Maddox and her husband, Dwayne, of Fountain Inn; a brother, Mickey Melton of Lyman; and two grandsons, Josh Miles and Jon Miles and his wife, Logan, of Fountain Inn.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Melton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.
Katy, Susan,Mickey, and the family. We were so saddened to hear that Kay,had passed away. Barbara and I have know and been friends with Kay most of our life. We were in school and live near her for a long time. She was always a very caring person and was ready to lend a helping hand . She was a very loving person that tool care of the persons that she served as a nurse. She will be missed by all that knew her. May God make smooth the path before you in the days and week ahead. May His grace hold you, in these trying times. God’s comforting arms will hold you. Sending our deepest sympathy.
Ray and Barbara Brown
Dear Gilland Family: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the family and friends of Kay. We will never get used to losing our loved ones in death because as Ecclesiastes 3:11 says, we were created with everlasting life in view. But may you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God has promised that soon he will swallow up death forever along with the pain that it brings. (Isaiah 25:8) God has also promised that he will return Kay to you as it says at John 5:28,29 and also Psalms 37:29. You can also learn more about what happens when a loved one dies at JW.org.
Sincerely,
Susan