Jolene Vineta Baker Gillis, age 72, of Sanford, NC, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Central Carolina Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on October 7, 1950 to the late Hinton Clark Baker and Mary Eleanor "Nellie" Welch Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lacy Dixon “L.D.” Gillis, Jr.; son Michael Lynn Way and numerous siblings.
Jolene was a dedicated employee who worked many years for Coty and Static Control. She played on the Coty softball team and also enjoyed playing golf and bowling. She was a member of the Sanford VFW. More than anything, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
She is survived by her sons Robert Way (Marge), Mark Way (Crystal) all of Sanford; step-children Brian Gillis (Lisa) of Sanford, Courtney Gillis May (Jerry) of Southern Pines; siblings Pauline, Evelyn, Vera Kay, Lucille, Rex, Danny Mike; grandchildren Riley, Lila, Brodie, Cash, Austin, Morgan, Alli, Kyle; and great-grandchildren Easton, Jessie Ann, Waylen and Lacy.
A graveside service will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 3554 Avents Ferry Rd., Sanford, NC 27330, with Mr. Jody McNeill presiding. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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