Dora Ruby Smutek Gilliam, Age 74, resident of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. She was born May 16, 1938 in Livingston, Tennessee. Beloved Wife of the late Robert. Loving Mother of Robert Debora Gilliam, and Richard Gilliam. Proud Grandmother of Jim Raylene Gilliam, Mindy Ryan Howell, Ricky Christina Gilliam, Angie Ron Mix and Danny Amber Gilliam and 17 great-grandchildren. Dear Sister of Robert Sue Ledbetter, Roy Carol Ledbetter and the late Betty Gilliam. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica, Thursday 3-8pm. Funeral Service Friday 10am at the Funeral Home. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery, Clinton Township, Michigan. Memorials appreciated to Alzheimer's Association. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.