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Clementine Gillum

September 12, 1928 - July 14, 2024
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Clementine Sharpe spent the first five years of her life in rural Dallas County Alabama, where she grew up in a very segregated world. At a very young age, she watched her father, and his brothers save a minister from being lynched. The man was an AME minister the same as her father. The ministerContinue Reading

Susan Gillum Smith left a message on August 8, 2024:
My dear sweet darling Clementine, my mother, my best friend, my guiding light every moment we shared lives in my heart ♥️ forever…sweet memories of joy & love. RIH
Maxwell Gillum left a message on August 3, 2024:
In memory of Clementine Gillum, Maxwell Gillum lit a candle
Jeanette Holmes left a message on August 3, 2024:
We will miss her very much. She was very special to us. She always had a kind words and always held my hand when she talked to me. Our condolences to you and your family. Sincerely Will and Jeanette Holmes
Gerald Watlington-Sherrod left a message on August 2, 2024:
Carlton,Susan and Family Today I thank God for giving me the opportunity to have had Ms.Clementine in my life.She said we were friends by choice and family by faith.Thank you for sharing her with me in recent months.The many memories we made will be cherished and shared with our grands(Tai and Chrissy).Everyday that I knew her was a blessing and a gift from God.Please know that you are in my daily prayers and in my heart.Ms.Clementine ,we don’t have tomorrow,but we had yesterday.Goodbye my friend.
Erika Watlington left a message on July 31, 2024:
Rest well Ms Clementine. I will miss hanging out with you when you came to Maryland. Your hugs and humor were the best. Your Buddy
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Phyllis Parrish Alston left a message on July 30, 2024:
Aunt Clem was the absolute best aunt! There was NO topic off the table with her. I could freely and openly broach any topic from A to Z. I especially liked talking to Mrs. Gillum about business and managing people. Cursing or hitting them was never an option. She helped me stay employed!!! Rest in peace for we will meet again. Give my mom, your sister, a grest big hug. Phyllis Jean
Nancy West left a message on July 29, 2024:
I'm so sorry Susan to hear your dear, sweet mom passed. The special people in our lives will always have a cherished place in our hearts where they will always be remembered for the love they shared and the happiness they brought. I will always think of momma Gillum whenever I bake something in the French White Corning Ware and know that she is looking down and smiling with approval!
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