CLAUDETTE ELIZABETH GILL
Dear Family and Friends, it is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Claudette Elizabeth Martin Gill, who went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.
Claudette was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of people with her kindness and warmth. A viewing was held on Saturday, Feb. 22, followed by a celebration of life graveside service on Sunday, Feb. 23. Jimmy Valdez officiated the service, and burial followed in the Terrace Cemetery by Hudman Funeral Home of Post.
Claudette was born on Feb. 10, 1947, to Leslie and Kathrine Martin in Little Rock, AR. She moved to Texas with her family in 1953, where she later met the love of her life, Archie Gill. They were married on July 23, 1965. Claudette retired from Post ISD after 20 years of dedicated service, where she worked in the lunchroom and drove the school bus. She absolutely loved driving her “ kids” on the bus, tending to her flowers, playing slot machines, fishing, and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Kathrine, her infant child, Allen David, and her sisters- in-law, Audrey Martin and Evelynn Vines.
Claudette leaves behind many beloved family members, including her husband, Archie Gill of Post, TX; her sons, Kenneth (Kimberly) Gill of Slaton, TX, and Robert (Shannon) Gill of Amarillo, TX; her sister, Paulette (Stephen) (Ashely) Hutchinson of Medicine Park, OK; and her brother, Ray Martin of Lawton, OK. She also leaves behind Ricky (Margie) Gill of Post, TX; Vickie Cotter of Post, TX; and Lois Williams of OK.
Claudette’s legacy lives on through her eight grandchildren: Nathaniel Gill of Pueblo West, CO; Leslie Gill of Lubbock, TX; Kirk Flowers of Sour Lake, TX; Isabella (Daniel) Huffman of Bay City, TX; Kailey (Casey) Ruckman of Shallowater, TX, Morgan (Hadley) Bunch of Clovis, NM, Jacob (Destry) Meiwes of Hereford, TX; and Joshua (Brianna) Meiwes of Hereford, TX. She also leaves behind seven great- grandchildren: Lila Mae Ruckman of Shallowater, TX; Benton and Brynnley Bunch of Clovis, NM; Tatum Meiwes of Hereford, TX; Hayden Huffman of Bay City, TX; Noah Flowers of Sour Lake, TX, and Noah Silliman of Medicine Park, OK. Additionally, she treasured nieces, nephews, and cousins who will miss her dearly.
The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Nursing Home Family at Post Nursing—Rehab Center. Thank You for your love!
We invite you to join us in celebrating Claudette’s life and honoring her memory. Your support during this challenging time means a great deal to our family.
With heartfelt gratitude, The Gill Family To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Claud ette Elizabeth Gill, please visit the Hudman Funeral Home website.