Cloye Jones Gillihan

Cloye Lois Jones Gillihan born June 21, 1934 died on March 27th, 2023 and is now with her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. She was 88 years old and lived in East Wenatchee, WA. Cloye was a mother, sister, wife and friend. She had a love for music, which she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She loved family time, sewing, crocheting, writing poetry and country dancing. She made beautiful items for her children and grandchildren. She had a large daycare center; Jack and Jill World of Learning, which she ran for many years. She served the Lord faithfully while attending her church, Wenatchee Valley Baptist, during the growing-up years of her children. Later in life, she attended East Wenatchee First Baptist Church. She was a published poet and her favorite saying, like the name of her book, was ‘and Keep on Smiling’. We are very thankful for the love and care she received from her caregivers Tammy Carson, Brett Hearl ARNP, AGNP-C, and the nurses at Advanced Home Health. We loved mom very much and will miss her greatly. She is preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Theryl, Wallace, Cloyd and Gary Jones; her husband, Cleo Jones; second husband, Paul Junior Gillihan; and son, Scott Jones. She leaves behind four daughters, Linda Jones, of Wenatchee, WA, Retha Graybill (Jon), of East Wenatchee, WA, Vicki Hansbrough (Bill), of East Wenatchee, WA and Cindy Pollard (Luiz) of Oklahoma City, OK. 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Viewing is Thursday, April 13, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, at Chapel of the Valley, 378 Eastmont Ave., East Wenatchee. A Graveside service will be Friday, April 14th at 10:00am at the Wenatchee City Cemetery, 1804 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee, WA. Memorial Service will be Friday, April 14th, 11:00am at East Wenatchee First Baptist Church, 1700 Grant Rd., East Wenatchee, WA. Reception to follow. Arrangements in the care of Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee. Mathew 11: 28 Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.

Cloye Jones Gillihan

June 21, 1934 - March 27, 2023