Main fundraiser photo

Funeral Expenses

Donation protected
Hi... my name is Maggie Helander. I am trying to raise money for the family of Sharon Gilliam (pictured) to help cover the cost of her funeral and burial. Sharon was a wonderful woman who, unfortunately, reached the end of her days on this earth. This is bittersweet for all who knew her because although we know how long she struggled and how much pain she endured, no one wanted to say goodbye.

Sharon's life hadn't always been easy and she lived on a very fixed income for many years but that never kept her from helping others in need so it is my hope that there are others like her who are willing to help her in her time of need as she does not have life insurance or even any assets to sell to cover the cost of her final expenses.

The amount we are trying to raise will be used 100% towards these expenses and if, by chance, we receive more than enough to cover these costs, we will donate the remaining portion to the Livingston County Humane Society as Sharon loved animals and was always trying to take care of the homeless critters that wondered up to her door.

If you are able to help, even just a little, I would greatly appreciate it and so would her children. Like a lot of other people in today's economy, most of them live paycheck to paycheck so this burden is going to hit them harder than she would have ever wanted for them.

Sharon never wanted to be a burden on anyone and never asked for much in this life but she isn't asking... I am... and it is my hope that I have enough friends and family members who care enough about me to want to help me give this kind and generous lady the best send off we possibly can.
Donate

Donations 

  • Anonymous
    • $50
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $50
    • 1 yr
  • Kevin Hurley
    • $25
    • 1 yr
  • Tyler Sizemore
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 1 yr
Donate

Organizer

MARGARET HELANDER
Organizer
Chenoa, IL

Your easy, powerful, and trusted home for help

  • Easy

    Donate quickly and easily

  • Powerful

    Send help right to the people and causes you care about

  • Trusted

    Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee