Donna Gilliam

Donna Gilliam, 46, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus on April 7, 2011 at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness.

Donna devoted her time to being "Nanny" to her precious grandchildren. Nanny, we will miss you.

Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Jackie Gilliam; daughters, Amanda Vaughan and husband Justin, Heather Hite and husband, Donavan; grandchildren, Gavin, Gabriel, Evie, and Kaiden Vaughan; Ryan, and Evan Hite; her parents, Jeanann and Paul Winegar; sisters, Karen Watkins and husband, Jim, Kathy Hurd and husband, Pat; niece, Sarah Rains; great-nephew, Ethan Jessee; and special friends, Brenda and Kenny Pierce.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday April 9, 2011 at Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport and any time at the home of Paul and Jeanann Winegar, 1708 Harrison Ave., Kingsport. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Evangelist Kenneth Neeley and Pastor Andy Sensabaugh officiating.

Graveside services will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Bellamy - Jones Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Pat Hurd, Jim Watkins, Clyde Davis, Clayton Gilliam, David Cox, and Brad Dishner. Honorary pallbearers are Justin Vaughan, Donavan Hite, Gavin Vaughan, Gabe Vaughan, Ryan Hite, and Ethan Jessee.