Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
NameLillian Braziel
Birth8 Jul 1918, Coryell Co TX
Death9 Jul 2009 Age: 91
Spouses
1Louie Rex Gilchrist , 3rd Cousin
Birth17 May 1914, Oglesby, Coryell Co TX
Death26 Aug 1987, McLennan Co TX Age: 73
FatherJoseph Sephus Gilchrist (1873-1939)
MotherRosanna Jane Hobbs (1874-1946)
Marriage9 Jun 1934, Coryell Co TX30
ChildrenJo Ann (1933-)
 Anette (1937-)
 Joseph Larry (Twin) (1947-)
 Harry Elige (Twin) (1947-)
Notes for Lillian Braziel
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Lillian Braziel Gilchrest, age 91, of Gatesville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., July 12, 2009, at the Gatesville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. M.V. Hemphill officiating. Burial followed at Restland Cemetery.

Lillian was born on July 8, 1918, in Coryell County, Texas to the late J.L. (Lige) and Dollie Love Braziel. She attended school in Gatesville. Lillian married Louie Gilchrest on June 9, 1934, and he preceded her in death in 1987. She was a very hard-working lady and worked for many cleaners in the area. Lillian worked in the laundry department of Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center for over 30 years.

Lillian is survived by daughters, JoAnn Persinger, Anita Lofland and husband, Leon, and Vina Morro and husband, Lou; sons, Harry and Larry Gilchrest; sisters, Ruby Gilchrest and Edith Campbell; 28 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; 53 great-great-grandchildren; four great-great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special longtime friend, Mary Gonzales.
Notes for Louie Rex (Spouse 1)
1940 Census of Gatesville, Coryelle Co MO
Household Members Age Relationship

Louie R Gilchrest 25 Head
Lillian Gilchrest 21 Wife
Joan Gilchrest 5 Daughter
Anita R Gilchrest 3 Daughter
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