Elda Olivia

Lawson Gilley

Mrs. Elda Olivia Lawson Gilley, age 91 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Stuart Community Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on November 30, 1934, to the late William Carl Lawson and Gwendolyn Turner Lawson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gilley was preceded in death by her husband, Ausby Shirley Gilley and a brother, Herbert Lawson. Granny Gilley, also known as “Gigi” was a good mother and grandmother. She was known for her love of family and friends.

Mrs. Gilley is survived by a son, Wayne Gilley (Sharan) of Stuart; two grandchildren, Michael Gilley (Devon) of Bassett and Mallory Schock (Matt) of Boones Mill, Virginia; five great-grandchildren, Max Ausby Wayne Gilley, Samuel Finn Gilley, Opal May Schock, Hattie Jo Schock and Walter Lee Schock; a sister, Melinda L. Davis of Powhatan, Virginia; a sister-in-law, Iris Lawson of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Mrs. Gilley will be held Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Patrick Memorial Gardens with Pastor David Coleman officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence United Methodist Church, 1021 Providence Drive, Patrick Springs, Virginia 24133. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of the arrangements, and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.