Shirley Jean Gilliam, a longtime resident of Anderson, passed away Thursday December 14, 2017 at NHC of Greenville. Shirley was born August 29,1948, in Alexandria, Virginia to the late Royce B. Gilliam and the late Marie Maillard Gilliam. She was a graduate of Columbia College and received a Masters in Education from Clemson University. Shirley taught French at Westside High School for many years until forced to retire due to her health. French was the language of her mother and her Belgium ancestors and she loved teaching others to share her love for this language. Her enthusiasm made this a class that many looked forward to taking. Shirley was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church of Anderson. Shirley is survived by a sister, Marguerite Gilliam Willard of Mauldin SC, three nieces and other family members. Also surviving are long time special friends, Mildred Jones and Melissa Jones. Services will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday December 17, 2017 at Forest Lawn Mausoleum Chapel with the Reverend Herb Franklin officiating. The McDougald Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Events Funeral Service Sunday, December 17, 2017 2:00PM Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel 2609 US-29 Anderson, SC, 29621 Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-224-4343