Carol Jane Gilleran

Carol J. Gilleran, 66, a longtime resident of Las Vegas, went to Heaven peacefully May 22, 2014. Previously, she was a certified court reporter and homemaker. Upon retirement, Carol and her husband, Jim, relocated from Mission Viejo, Calif. to Las Vegas. Carol was a beautiful, loving mother, grandmother and friend. Traveling quite a bit, she delighted in telling stories of those travels with her husband, of 33 years, Jim. Her favorite country to visit was Africa, and she often spoke of returning. She appreciated reading and history, traveling around the world, and around the country in the family motor home. A great lover of music, Carol loved to sing, play piano and to dance. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, discussing religion and debating politics. Even though Carol teased that she had no talent for it, she took great pride in her roses and cactus blooms. Carol believed it was important to respect and honor our military and the animals that could not defend themselves. Most of all, Carol loved her family, her friends, and her dogs. Carol could frequently be heard bragging about her grandchildren and was so proud of all of them. At the slightest prompt, she would whip out pictures of her beloved ShihTzus from her wallet to share with others. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Leona her beloved husband, James G. Gilleran and son, Jed. Carol is survived by her children, Gina Purdue Doug, Georgieann Bougher Dennis, James G. III, William, Laurie, Christine, and Kerry grandchildren, Amanda, Reno, Gigi, Cassie, Cliff, Keyan and David James plus, her three adored ShihTzus. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Davis Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119. Interment is pending at Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, with gratitude, to Wounded Warrior Project, Opportunity Village, or Best Friends Animal Society, Kanab, Utah.

Visitation

Davis Funeral Home
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Saturday, May 31, 2014
2:00 p.m 4:00 p.m

Service

Memorial Service

Davis Funeral Home
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Saturday, May 31, 2014
4:00 p.m.