Obituary of Shirley M. Gillow

Shirley M. Gillow, 82, of Bethany passed away at home on Wednesday morning, October 3, 2018 after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Gillow on February 9, 2005. Born November 6, 1935 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Mary (Hines) Smith. Shirley worked for many years at the former Laura Jayne Dress Factory in Honesdale. She was an avid and devoted member of the Bethany United Methodist Church where she enjoyed making quilts and sleeping bags for the homeless. Shirley enjoyed taking care of the altar flowers and looking after her beloved church. She worked alongside her friends and neighbors serving countless dinners at the church over the years as part of the ladies' auxiliary. Above all, Shirley was a wonderful sister, wife, mother, and grandmother and will always be remembered with love. She is survived by a son: Dale E. Gillow and his wife Sue of Bethany; two daughters: Carolyn M. Brussell and her husband Michael of Citrus Springs, FL, and Cheryl A. Price of Greentown; six grandchildren: Stephanie Gillow Ordnung, Brian Gillow, Jason Brussell, Eric Brussell, Kristin Price Dahlgren, and Jennifer Price; eleven great-grandchildren; a brother: Doug Smith; and two sisters: Carol Rechner and Marilyn Kimble. Shirley was also preceded in death by brothers: Claude Smith Jr., Robert Smith, Wayne Smith, Billy Smith (infant); a sister: Arlene Smith Arnold, and a great-grandchild Christopher Ordnung. Funeral Services will be on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. in the Bethany United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Small officiating. Friends may visit on Monday from 1:00 PM through the time of service at the church. Interment will be Monday in Bethany Cemetery. Arrangements are attended by the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 North Main St. Honesdale, PA 18431. www.BryantFuneralHome.com