Louise G. Gillis

Louise G. Gillis, 94, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Louise was a faithful and devoted member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Later in life, Louise found her home when she started working at HoneyBaked Ham in New Albany. She found so much joy in the people with whom she worked and will be truly missed by all that came to know her throughout her wonderful life.

She was born on September 24, 1924, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her Husband, Glenn Gillis; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.

Louise is survived by her Children, Paul Rucker, Larry G. (Peggy) Gillis, and Debra (Russell) Denison; Grandchildren, Sandra (Mark) Cook, Chad Rucker, Suzanne (Chris) Clark, Lorie (John) Merkle, Matthew Denison, and Mallory (Adam) Setty; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Louisville, Kentucky.

Memorial contributions in Louise's memory can be made to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church (2100 US 150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119) or Hope Southern Indiana (1200 Bono Road, Brown-Starks Neighborhood Place, New Albany, IN 47150).

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