Erin Suzanne (Fischer) Gilleland

Erin Suzanne (Fischer) Gilleland, 54, of Fort Gibson, was born on November 25, 1967, in Los Angeles, CA to Ron and Carolyn Sue (Osborne) Fischer and passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side. Erin lived in California until the age of 13 and received her formal education in California, Tahlequah and Muskogee. After graduation, she went on to college for three years. Erin was employed with Cherokee Nation as a Clerk III for nine years. She dearly loved her work family. Erin met, fell in love with and later married her best friend, Douglas Gilleland on October 9, 1987, in Muskogee, OK. Together they shared 34 years, nine months and ten days making precious memories. She loved to cook and having family get-togethers. Erin always looked forward to going shopping with her daughter, Spencer. She enjoyed a good game of cards, working puzzles and sitting down and reading a good book. Erin enjoyed the outdoors and riding her side-by-side with family and friends, and she loved going out for a ride on their boat. She loved her fur babies unconditionally. One of her greatest joys was teasing her grandchildren, whom she loved very much. You always knew where you stood with Erin as she spoke her mind freely. She was a faithful member of her home church, Valley View Full Gospel. Erin is loved by many and will be missed. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Douglas Gilleland of the home; daughter, Spencer Disney and husband, Charlie of Fort Gibson; sons, Derek Gilleland of Fort Gibson and Randy Gilleland and wife, Toni of Siloam Springs; adopted daughter, Ashley Carman of Fort Gibson; adopted son, L.D. Gilleland of Fort Gibson; grandchildren, Bryar, Harper Suzanne, Shaun, Maria and Olivia; sisters, Cathy Woods and husband, Doyle and Jamie Bartlett; brothers, Billy Fischer and wife, Kelly, Kenny Fischer and John Price; aunt, Rosemary Mclaughlin; uncle, Leon of Edmond; mother-in-law, Pat and Leroy Smith of Fort Gibson; brothers-in-law, Lonnie Gilleland, Mark Smith and Marvin Smith; sisters-in-law, Janice Lewis and Sheila Brosz; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Erin was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Slivis; father, Ron Fischer; sister, Jamie Bartlett; maternal and paternal grandparents; and father-in-law, W.K. Gilleland. A visitation with family receiving friends will be held 5PM-7PM Monday, July 25, 2022, at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. Erin’s celebration of life will be held 11AM Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Community Gospel Center in Fort Gibson with Pastor John Overton and Pastor Don Rhyne officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Citizens Cemetery with Charlie Disney, Lonnie Gilleland, II, Doyle Woods, Caleb Woods, Derek Gilleland and Randy Gilleland serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers are Bryar Disney, Justin Gilleland and Jacob Bailey. The family of Erin Suzanne Gilleland has entrusted her care, service and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Erin Suzanne (Fischer) Gilleland

November 25, 1967 - July 19, 2022