Clea's obituary
Clea “Tina” Gillman passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on July 13, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, Clea lived a life defined by faith, love, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Clea was a devoted mother whose greatest role and deepest joy was loving her children, Marie, Tony, and Justin. Her love was steady, selfless, and unconditional, shaping not only her family but all who were blessed to know her.
She was deeply grateful for her children’s spouses, Tom, Shanin, and Emily, each of whom she loved and cherished as her own.
The true joy of Clea’s life was her grandchildren, Alyssa, Jason, Ella, Hudson, and Henley. They were her pride, her laughter, and her greatest blessing, and nothing brought her more happiness than time spent with them.
Clea lived her life fiercely for the Lord. Her faith was bold, unwavering, and openly lived. She loved Jesus deeply, trusted God fully, and shared her faith through her words, her actions, and the way she cared for others. Many leaned on her for prayer, encouragement, and strength.
She was loved by many and loved many in return. Clea had a rare gift for showing up for people, listening, comforting, praying, and loving without hesitation.
She will also be deeply missed by her brothers, Ed, Phil, Tony, and Al, their spouses, her nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
Clea will be forever remembered by all whose lives she touched.