Rebecca "Becky" Louise Sprouse Gilliam, age 84, of Spindale

Rebecca "Becky" Louise Sprouse Gilliam, age 84, of Spindale passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Becky was a native of Rutherford County and a retired designer for Gilliam Florist in Spindale, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and attended Spencer Baptist Church.

Those preceding her in death include her husband Thomas Gilliam III, parents Ben and Ada Vickers Sprouse, son Max Ray Gilliam, brothers Franklin, Ray, Garland, Delmar and Elmer Sprouse and sisters Reva Bennett, Jeanette and Lillian Sprouse.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Lou Gilliam of Spindale, son Tommy Ray Gilliam (Deborah) of Sunnyview; grandchildren Rocky Gilliam, Kelly Gilliam (Mary) and Dr. Kevin Gilliam; great grandchildren Lillian Riley and Ethan Briar Gilliam and a sister Linda Vassey.

A celebration of Becky's life was held December 31 at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Caldwell and Mr. Jim Bishop officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Rutherfordton Lions Club.