Jimmy Rhea Thompson Gillihan

Of Melbourne, Arkansas

Jimmy Rhea Thompson Gillihan, daughter of the late Burley Thompson and Katherine Gillihan Thompson, was born September 12, 1931 in Guion, Arkansas. She departed this life July 2, 2020 in Melbourne, Arkansas at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 20 days. She was united in marriage to Kenith Gillihan March 25, 1948 in Jumbo, Arkansas and together they raised four children. Jimmy spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker and friend. During her working years, she was employed by Baxter Lab in Mountain Home, retiring after fifteen years of employment. Jimmy also worked as an in home caretaker. She was of the Church of Christ faith and a member of Twin Creek Church of Christ.

She is survived by three sons: David Gillihan, Phillip Gillihan and wife Diann and Mike Gillihan; one daughter: Regenia Gillihan all of Melbourne; two sisters: Delma McCollum (Loye) and Melba Treat (Don) all of Melbourne; six grandchildren: Keith Gillihan and Danial Gillihan both of Casper, Wyoming, Brandon Gillihan of Melbourne, Wayne Hutson of Violet Hill, Amanda Gillihan of Melbourne and Kyle Gillihan of Melbourne; two great granddaughters: Cherysh Rone of North Carolina and Kate Gillihan of Casper, Wyoming and a host of other relatives and many good friends. Jimmy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister: Helen Gillihan; four brothers: Burl Thompson, Eldon Thompson, Larry Thompson and Rayburn Thompson.

Visitation and funeral service will be Monday, July 6 at Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Tim Woolridge officiating. Burial will be at Combs Cemetery.

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Pallbearers: Kyle Gillihan, Wayne Hutson, Brandon Gillihan, Danial Gillihan, Alan Love and Greg McCollum.

Honorary Pallbearers: Jeff Gillihan, Ernie Gillihan, Roger Gillihan, Dennis Gillihan and Keith Gillihan  .