Hannah Gilliams Aaron

Mrs. Hannah Gilliams Aaron OPELOUSAS- Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2013 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (1108 W. Bellevue St.) in Opelousas, LA for Mrs. Hannah Aaron, 84, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, TX. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA. Rev. Willie Maynard, Jr. officiating. Hannah, affectionately called Teater, was born May 19, 1929 to the late Rev. Dr. Harry J. Gilliams and Sis. Viola Eulien Gilliams in Houston, Texas. She was baptized by Rev. F. M. Boley at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in New Iberia, LA. On June 11, 1955, she was united in marriage to Leroy Aaron at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Opelousas, Louisiana. God blessed them with three children: Gwendolyn, Chantelle and Roderick. Hannah received her high school education from Iberia Parish Training School in New Iberia, Louisiana and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Leland College in Baker, Louisiana. Further studies were done at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. As a conscientious worker, her talents were displayed in the various ministries of the church. As a member of the Missions, she served as secretary; director of the Children’s Church Ministry, youth director, teacher of Sunday School, Nurture for Baptist Churches (BTU), New Member’s class; member of Deaconess Ministry, member of the Christian Education Committee and founder and chairperson of the St. Paul Homecoming Committee. While serving at First Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Perry C. Hubbs, she was involved with J.O.Y., Missions and the choir. Having taught in the St. Landry Parish public school system for thirty years as an English teacher, she had a heart for young people. Her involvement in children and youth ministries was evidence of her love for children. She also enjoyed music, reading, and attending Bible Study classes. She was a member of the Auxiliary of The Gideons International and a former member of Esther Grand Chapter O.E.S., P.H.A. Hannah was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Aaron; her parents, Rev. Dr. Harry and Viola Gilliams and step-mother Mary Virge Gilliams; and her in-laws, Rev. James C. Aaron and Virginia Hawkins Aaron. Hannah’s new life will be celebrated by two daughters, Gwendolyn Morris and her husband Claude of Friendswood, Texas and Chantelle Alcorn and her husband Todd of Lafayette, Louisiana; a son, Roderick Aaron and his wife Gina of Beaumont, Texas; a sister, Eva Jacobs of Thibodaux, Louisiana; 8 grandchildren, 4 godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends. Visiting hours will be observed from 9:00 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. Saturday, October 5, 2013 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Opelousas, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to: Rev. H.J. Gilliams Memorial Library or Greater Louisiana Baptist Convention Youth Empowerment Program. Share words of comfort with the Aaron family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 817 E. South St. 337-942-2037.

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Hannah Gilliams Aaron

May 19, 1929 - September 24, 2013