Hettie Jean Kliesch, 85 of Gillsburg, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at her residence. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Historic Gillsburg Baptist Church in Gillsburg. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Historic Gillsburg Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Old Gillsburg Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Victor Walsh will officiate. Special music will be performed by Rodney Dykes.

Hettie was born in Gillsburg, Mississippi on March 30, 1939. Her adult life took her to Carthage, Mississippi and Kentwood, Louisiana, but she later relocated back to Gillsburg after her farming days with Bud concluded. She loved her family very deeply and will always be remembered as a giver that gave her best and always from the heart. Hettie was a blessing to so very many people. As a longtime member of Historic Gillsburg Baptist Church, she cherished her church family and faithfully served the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Bud O. Kliesch; her Son, Ellison Bates, Jr.; her Parents, Jim Hunter & Lena Mae McMillan Newman; three Sisters, Helen Marie Reynolds, Geraldine Wall, Catherine Newman.

She is survived by her Son, Emmett Bates, of Gillsburg; her Daughter, Elissa Jones, of Gillsburg; two Grandchildren, James Bates, Haley Walker (Dustin); one Brother, Jimmy Newman (Margie); one Sister, Louise Brumfield; three Great Grandchildren, Lane Walker, Judd Walker Shep Walker; her faithful dog, Lucy; and a number of Nieces, Nephews, and other family members.

Pallbearers will be John Browning, Lee King, Milton Brumfield, James Clark, Jarrett Wilson, and Greg Walsh.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Hettie's special friend and caregiver, Annette Jenkins, for all of her love and care through this difficult season.

Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit is in charge of the arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com.