Letita Fawn Walton Gilliland

Gilliland, Letita Fawn Walton, 51, beloved wife of Bruce Travis Gilliland of 27 years and Mother to Arin Hadley Walton Gilliland 19, and Saylor Walton Gilliland 10. Letita passed on April 16 surrounded by her family in her home in Wilmore, Kentucky after valiantly battling colon cancer over the last three years.

Born in Phoenix, AZ, she is the eldest daughter of Kenneth Ray and Cynthia Lou LaVerne Rothwell Walton, sister to Wendy Knox (Tom) and Krystal Davis (Mike). She is also survived by numerous extended family. She thrived on watching her kids sporting activities and was extensively involved with the teams at West Jessamine High School and Lexington Football Club. She was co-owner of Professional Hair Designers Salon in Lexington, Ky since its inception in 1998. She attended Southland Christian Church and Jessamine Christian. She was a member of Bitburg Alumni Association and a graduate of Bitburg American High School, Bitburg, Germany, class of 1979.

A pillar of her family and community, she enjoyed quilting, antiques, gardening and providing expert salon service to her clients, many of whom she formed lasting friendships. As she has touched so many with her legacy of love and generosity, her spirit will continue within our hearts. A memorial service will commence on Saturday April 21st at Southland Christian Church in building B, 5001 Harrodsburg Road Nicholasville, KY 40356. Officiated by Chaplain Lemuel Boyles of New Mexico and Pastor Rob Clark from Jessamine Christian Church. Family will receive visitors from 10:00 to 11:00 am with service to follow at 11:00 am. A reception will be held immediately following the service. Donations can be made to The Saylor Gilliland Educational Fund in care of First Southern National Bank, or to The Arin Gilliland Soccer Complex in care of the city of Wilmore, 335 E, Main Street 40390. Letita's favorite flowers are orchids, lilies, hydrangeas, and plumerias. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

Visitation:
10am-11am Saturday April 21, 2012 at Southland Christian Church

Funeral:
11am Saturday April 21, 2012 at Southland Christian Church