

LELAND — Hilda Allman Gilson, 75, passed away at home on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016.
She was born in York County, S.C., on April 19, 1941, daughter of the late John Vernon Allman Sr. and Cora Bell Totherow Allman.
Hilda Gilson was a loving mother, grandmother and good friend. She attended Bridge of Life Church while her health allowed. She enjoyed having her family around and was a compassionate and caring person.
Surviving are her children, Chuck Brown (Tina), Terry Winn (Bruce), Melissa Tate (Brad) and Paul Vernon Brown; her grandchildren, Earl Whitman, Cassandra Whitman, Wesley Brown, Ethan Brown, Brian Winn and Heather Delacerda; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at Andrews Mortuary Market Chapel with Pastor Jerome Bullard officiating.