Wanda Lee Gilihan

Wanda Lee Blum Gillihan of Farmington passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the age of 56 years. She was born on April 8, 1952, in St. Louis, the daughter of Rosemary Rhodes and the late Donald Charles Blum Sr. She was also preceded in by her husband, Robert W. Gillihan, and a granddaughter, Cherish A. Vaughan. Mrs. Gillihan was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was an animal lover and enjoyed her pet bird. She also loved to work with her plants. She is survived by her mother, Rosemary Blum, a daughter, Ann Crow all of Farmington, a son, Gary Williford (Michelle) of Joplin, two sisters, Donna Snider (Edward) of Ste. Genevieve and Carol Blum of Farmington, three brothers, Don Blum Jr. (Sandra), Dan Blum (Tina) all of Farmington and Norman Blum (Connie) of Park Hills, and five grandchildren, KyLee Hollinger, Connor Hollinger, Cody Williford, James Vaughan and Kaylean Williford. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will receive friends at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008. Visitation will resume on Saturday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Genevieve Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Missionary Fund to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Obituary and online condolences at www.cozeanfuneralhome.com.