Sharon Kaye Gilliam's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2025 in Black Rock, Arkansas

Sharon Kaye Gilliam

January 22, 1951 - July 14, 2025 (74 years old)

Black Rock, Arkansas

Sharon Kaye Gilliam's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2025 in Black Rock, Arkansas

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Cox Funeral Home

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Sharon Kaye Gilliam

January 22, 1951 - July 14, 2025 (74 years old)

Black Rock, Arkansas

Sharon Kaye Gilliam Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon Kaye Gilliam of Black Rock, Arkansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 14, 2025 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Lathan and Rita Leota Long (Freeman); her daughter Joyce Smith; and her siblings, Pam Smith, Bobby Long and Sheila Long.

She is survived by: her husband Hershel Gilliam; her children, Robert Gilliam (Elizabeth Stadterman) of Bentonville and Rhonda Davis (Steve) of Portia; her siblings, Waymon Long (Kathy) of Batesville and Brandy Long; her brother-in-law David Smith of Leawood, Kansas; and her grandchildren, Lathan (Ashley), Makenzie (Dylan), Oakley and Nicole. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and a host of other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Cox Funeral Home (3280 US-67 BUS, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cox Funeral Home



Fri

July 18

Visitation

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cox Funeral Home
3280 US-67 BUS, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

Fri

July 18

Celebration of life

5:00 PM

Cox Funeral Home
3280 US-67 BUS, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

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