Eunice Ellen Gilliland Obituary
The passing of Eunice Ellen Gilliland (Ridgecrest, California) occurred on September 2, 2026. Eunice, born on June 21, 1939, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eunice Ellen Gilliland to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carey Ivon Stellmon and Glee Lorraine Moomey Stellmon; her husband John Gilliland; her daughters-in-law, Patti Covert and Amy Covert; and her sibling Leone Stellmon Rinehart.
She is survived by: her children, Terri Covert VarnHagen (Tim), Jeff Covert, Scott Covert and Janice Gilliland McCarley (Larry); her grandchildren, Louis "Scotty" Covert, Heather VarnHagen Graham, Jordan Covert, Luke VarnHagen, Katheryne Vitale Barrios, Ben Covert, Kate Covert, Kathee Moyes, Steven Moyes, Bertrand Bucuka, Tara Kurtz and Fred Henderson III; her great grandchildren, Trevor, Makayla, Alysia and Noah VarnHagen; her grandchildren, Travis, Denise, Savannah Graham, Triana, Mateo Covert, David Anthony John Barrios, Arion, Wyatt and Meadow Moyes; her great great grandchildren, Jonathon, Levi and Carson Moyes; her son Jesus; her uncle Charles; Cindy, Louise, Beth, Judith, Jim and Bob Rinehart.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Calvary Chapel of Ridgecrest (210 E Springer Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to support local Good News Clubs (after school clubs where volunteer teams from many churches share the gospel, disciple children and encourage their families to join a church.). Donations can be made online at http://www.cefsoca.com or sent to CEF of So. CA, PO Box 371450, Reseda, CA 91337.
