Kathelyn J. Gilley Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kathelyn J. Gilley of Defuniak Springs, Florida, who passed away on February 3, 2026 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Eugene Brown, Sr. and Amy Louise Crofoot Brown; her husband Skeeter (Gillis Gilley); and her sisters, Jackie Irwin, Gwen Hall and Carolyn Northrup.
She is survived by: her daughters, Alicia Brackins (Boss) and Melinda Hogg (Caleb); her grandchildren, Lee Brackins (Lynsey), Emilee Swihart (Durrell), Erin Parker (Noah), Makayla Hogg, Abigail Hogg and Jacob Hogg; her great grandchildren, Addison, Donnie and Eli; and her siblings, Sherolyn O'Bryan and Skip Brown. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Flowers are being accepted or donations may be made to the Emerald Coast Council on aging at 1154 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435.
