Sep 11, 2023

Annette M. Gillham

Posted Sep 11, 2023 7:53 PM
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Annette Gilham obit pic.png

Annette M. Gillham, 50, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, on August 29th, 2023 at Salina Regional Health Center surrounded by family and friends. She will be greatly missed.

Annette was born October 17th 1972 in Martin, TN to Estella M. Johnson. She graduated From Roosevelt High School (St. Louis MO) in 1991. Annette met the love of her life Rob Gillham in May 2003 and they were married September 22nd 2003. She became an instant mom to Rob's son Gayle and 3 more children were added over the next several years. She graduated with an Associates Degree in Business Management at Brown Mackie College in 2005. Annette loved to spend time with family and she also loved to travel and has seen different parts of this country.

In 2016 Annette was diagnosed with Kidney failure. In 2018, she was diagnosed with liver failure. In December of 2021 Annette received a new liver and kidney. After the transplant Life

seemed to resume until February of 2022 when she got an infection that affected the new kidney. Annette was then hospitalized for over 13 months before she was able to come back home and be with her Family. Annette fought a long hard 7 year battle of kidney disease.

Annette was preceded in death by Estella Johnson (Mother) and Harry Ura (Step-Father)

Annette is survived by Spouse Rob Gillham, Children Gayle Gillham of Salina, KS, Rachel Gillham of Salina, KS, Rhett Gillham of Salina, KS, Taylor Gillham of Salina, KS Emily Dickson (God-daughter) of Cabot, AR, and many nieces and nephews. She was a wife and mother and was a follower of Jesus.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 10:00 AM at First Southern Baptist Church: 2401 S. Ohio, Salina KS 67401. lnurnment will be at a later time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services, Online condolences can be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.