Gracie Juanita Gillis Obituary
The passing of Gracie Juanita Gillis in Altamonte Springs, Florida, born in Apopka, Florida leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 6, 2025 at the age of 88. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gracie Juanita Gillis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Buddy Gillis; her grandson Christopher Avery; her parents, Samuel Evans and Maggie Evans; her siblings, Johnnie May Stiles, Roberta Garrett, Louise Hudson, Agnes Lovell, Billie Witworth, Frank Evans and Paul Evans; and her half-brother John Evans.
She is survived by: her children, Glenda Griffin (Patrick) of Oviedo, Florida, Trudy Gillis-Maerz of South Carolina and Rodney Gillis (Jane) of Leesburg, Florida.; her grandchildren, Scott Napierata (Jennifer) of Sanford, Florida, Richard Napierata (Samantha) of Oviedo, Florida, Jessica Tucker (Tony) of Geneva, Florida, Amanda Heselius (Billy) of South Carolina, Brandon Gillis (Daytona) of Georgia and Brandy Morales (Edgar) of Sanford; her stepgrandchildren, Stephanie Roa (Migui), Tyler Griffin of Oviedo, Florida and Scotty Simmons (Tori) of Georgia; her sister Katherine Osteen; and her half-brother Jerry Evans of Alabama.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Loomis Family Funeral Home (420 W Main St, Apopka, FL 32712). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Highland Memorial Gardens (3329 Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822).
