Henrietta Gilles

Henrietta Gilles, 76, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at St Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born May 6, 1945, in St. Louis, MO the daughter of the late Roy and Minnie Wood Meyers. She and Jerry Gilles were married February 15, 1970, in Cape Girardeau.

Henrietta was born in St. Louis but grew up in Bell City graduating Bell City High School in 1963. She obtained an associate degree in Nursing and began working as a CNA at Barnes Hospital before embarking on a 42-year career at Southeast Missouri Hospital retiring in 2009. She was very active in the Women's Prayer Group at Mt. Auburn Christian Church where she volunteered to help wherever needed.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years Jerry, a daughter Kym (Jason) Welker of Cape Girardeau, a son Greg Gilles of Cape Girardeau, Grandchildren; Lauren Hicks, Collin (Chelsi) Welker, Jason Welker, Dylan (Beth) Sample, Sierra (Cole) Masters, Kamryn Sample along with four great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Doug Meyers

A private memorial family service will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Donations may be made in Henrietta's honor to: Mt. Auburn Christian Church 930 N. Mt. Auburn Rd Cape Girardeau, Mo 63701.

Cremation was accorded by McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be made at mccombsfuneralhome.com and clicking on Henrietta's tribute page.

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