Valarie L. Gilligan Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Valarie L. Gilligan of Springfield, Illinois is shared. Valarie, born on July 17, 1956, passed away on April 11, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Valarie will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Valarie by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Valarie is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Valarie’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bert Chappee and Wilma Chappee (Barnard); and her sister Janet Roos. She is survived by: her daughters, Joni Schwab and Jessie Bell (Jason Bell Sr.); her grandchildren, Jason Bell Jr. (Kaitlin) of Newnan, Jacob Bell (Wes) of Missouri and Abagail Bell of Carrollton; her great grandchild Raylynn Jayne Bell; her sister Linda Tapen (David) of Missouri; her nephew Michael Tapen of Missouri; and her brother-in-law Den Roos.
