Margaret Gilliam Obituary
Margaret Gilliam (Phippsburg, Maine) passed away on July 25, 2026. Margaret, born on December 28, 1927, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. 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 Margaret Gilliam to show support.
Margaret will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Margaret will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Margaret’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lewis Edwin and Susan Annora Wallace; her husband James "Sonny" Gilliam; her sons, James Jr. and Anthony; and her brothers, Granville and David.
She is survived by: her children, Dana Gilliam (Lynne) and Elaine Cahill (Skip); and her sisters, Marita Doyle, Virginia Diggory and Rose Bowker. She is also survived by five granddaughters, a grandson, seven great-granddaughters, six great-grandsons, and two great-great-granddaughters.
