Christa Elsa Gilliard Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Christa Elsa Gilliard (Apopka, Florida), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Christa left this world on January 26, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Christa leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Hanna Harnisch and Erwin Harnisch; and her daughter Judy Fuhrman. She is survived by: her spouse J. D. Gilliard; and her children, Tammy Wood, Hannah Teal of Deborah Bird, J. D, Gilliard III, Ray Gilliard and Jerry Gilliard.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Christa's name.