Laurie Gilliam

April 21, 1959 - November 10, 2016

Laurie Andrea Lyons Gilliam, age 57 of Saratoga Springs, Utah passed away surrounded and held by loved ones on November 10, 2016 at the University of Utah Medical Center. Born on April 21, 1959 she was the daughter of Larry and Linda Lyons and daughter-in-law of Dorothy Gilliam. She is survived by her husband of over 31 years, Jim Gilliam; 2 sons, Tyler Gilliam and James P. Gilliam, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Fabiana; sisters, Lonnie, Lisa, Leslie, Lindsey and Lexanne; brother, Logan; two grandchildren, Miguel and Matheus and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother Lance. Laurie graduated from University of Utah School of Law in 1988, earning a Juris Doctor degree. She practiced Family Law for over 17 years. Laurie loved animals, especially her dogs Daisy, Bailey and Gracie. She was met above by many of our past dogs and pets. She will be one of heaven’s newest dog walkers. Laurie was always willing to help others, going out of her way at times to help someone in need. Family always mattered most to her. She was such an intelligent and beautiful person inside and out. A very caring and compassionate wife, mother and friend to many. Her sons being the men they are today because of her example and love. Her life left this earth too early but “If good things lasted forever, would we appreciate how precious they are?” She was loved by many and will be missed by everyone in life she touched. Her strong spirit will live on. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 18th, at 1:00 pm, at the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 12:00 noon to 12:45 pm. Flowers may be sent to Utah Veterans Memorial Park prior to services starting at 10:00 am. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.