Debra Gilliam

Debra Paulette Joiner Gilliam, 56, died Wednesday, July 1, at The Bridge in South Pittsburg. Debra was a graduate of Northwest Georgia High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubie Hoyt and Sara Paulette Bryant Joiner; husband, Randal Gilliam. Survivors include daughters, Sara Gilliam, Stephanie Sadler (Bennie), Shelley Jones (Freddie); son, Shane Gilliam; sister, Donna Hilliard (Jeff); brothers, Michael Joiner (Donna), Bill Joiner (Christine), grandchildren, Ashley Lear, Erika Traore, Zachary Sadler, Heather Harrison, Preston Gant, Morgan Gant, Taylor Jones, Paige Gilliam, Logan Gilliam; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are Friday at 1 p.m. CDT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Rev. Aaron Wooten and Rev. Troy Lawson officiating. Burial will be at Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time. Leave condolences online at www.cornerstonefuneralchapel.com.