Betty Mae Gillum 1932-2021

Ms. Gillum was born July 11, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of Merrimon and Martha Jennings Pointer. She was a 1950 graduate of The Rayen School. She had been employed for over 25 years as a physical therapist assistant at Northside Hospital, retiring in 1987. A member of the Word and Music Ministries, Betty was the church mother. She enjoyed shopping, bingo, social games, traveling and knitting.

She leaves to mourn her passing, but to rejoice in her eternal peace, three daughters, Tonya Adams of Youngstown, and Denise Gillum and Rechelle (Willie) Terry, both of Canfield; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Cecelia Chapman of Youngstown; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A friend, Lisha Salter, also helped to care for her.

Besides her father, Merrimon; and mother, Martha Divers; she was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela R. McCrae; brother, Russell Pointer; and grandson, Marshalll Brumfield.

Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Word and Music Ministries, 1451 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown. Funeral services will follow at noon. Due to the pandemic, guests are asked to please wear face masks and observe social distancing.

A service of love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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