Wannelle Gillis's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2026 in Waycross, Georgia

Wannelle Gillis

January 30, 1938 - January 25, 2026 (87 years old)

Waycross, Georgia

Wannelle Gillis's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2026 in Waycross, Georgia

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Miles-Odum Funeral Home

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Wannelle Gillis

January 30, 1938 - January 25, 2026 (87 years old)

Waycross, Georgia

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Wannelle Gillis Obituary

The world bids farewell to Wannelle Gillis of Waycross, Georgia, departing on January 25, 2026 at the age of 87. Wannelle leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wannelle Gillis to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Jefferson Bryant and Mary Cook Bryant. She is survived by: her children, Renee Beverly (Bryan) of Waycross, Rebecca Blanchard (Ike) of Hoboken, Rachelle Howling (Brent) of Waycross and James L. Gillis, Jr. (Brandy) of Waycross; her grandchildren, Tiffany Lee, Kristen Smith (Ben), James L. "Trey" Gillis, III (Annie), Kourtney Schmitt (Travis), Kameron Gillis (Cassie), Zeke Gillis, Trevor Blanchard, Tyler Blanchard, Breanna Kinlaw (Colt) and Slater Hodge (Amy); her great grandchildren, Cailin Lee, Katie Lee, Blaine Smith, Nora Smith, Bella Harris, Emma Kinlaw, Stella Smith, Avie Schmitt, River Schmitt, Kade Schmitt, Langston Kinlaw, Tucker Gillis, Josie Gillis and Lawton Gillis; and her siblings, Yvonne Parr of Blackshear and Charles Bryant (Deborah) of Blackshear. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

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Miles-Odum Funeral Home and Crematory
130 Screven Ave, Waycross, GA 31501

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Miles-Odum Funeral Home and Crematory
130 Screven Ave, Waycross, GA 31501

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