Shelia Arnette Gillon

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Sheila Arnette Gillon, age 59, died Sunday, May 15, 2011 at her home after battling cancer for 2 ½ years. She was born June 2, 1951 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late George Henry Arnette and Addie Irene Gouldman Arnette. In the mid-1980's Sheila was a missionary in Haiti where she helped build an orphanage. She was a home-health provider for many years having worked for various companies. Her family fondly remembers her love of camping and collecting jewelry with her granddaughter. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Curtis Parker. Burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 P.M. prior to the service. Family and friends will be at the home of her daughter, Alisha B. Plott, 6920 Buttercup Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Frank L. Gillon; two daughters, Tammy B. Gillette of Charlotte, NC and Alisha B. Plott & husband, Terry Plott of Kannapolis, NC; four grandchildren, Casey Barbee, Bradley Barbee, Miyla Plott, and Terry Plott II; step-grandchildren, Brandon Gillette and Chelsea Gillette; brother, Michell Arnette of Kannapolis, NC; sisters, Linda Pease of Cooleemee, NC and Judy Nunn of Salisbury, NC. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, % Youth Dominican Republic Mission Trip, 1810 Moose Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083. On-line condolences may be left at www.w hitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday May 19, 2011 Whitley's Funeral Home The family will be at the home of her daughter Alisha B. Plott, 6920 Buttercup Ln, Kannapollis, NC 28081.

Service: Memorial Service 12:00 PM Thursday May 19, 2011 Whitley's Funeral Home

Interment: At a later date