Deaconess Priscilla

Veronica Gaillard

With deepest sorrow, we at Henryhand Funeral Home, regret to announce the passing of Deaconess Priscilla Veronica Gaillard, 61, of St. Stephen, SC, wife of Alphonso Gaillard and a former employee of the State of New Jersey, who passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Vibra Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, SC.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,"

- Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2

A Time to Be Born

Deaconess Priscilla Veronica Gaillard was born on April 5, 1959 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Deacon James L. Campbell, Sr. and Deaconess Flora Campbell.  She received her education through the Jersey City Public School system and graduated from Henry Snyder High School in 1977.

A Time to Live

She started her career at Greenville Hospital and served there until she began to work for the State of New Jersey as a Child Support Investigator on February 1, 1985.  In 1979, she met the love her life, Alphonso Gaillard.  They were united in Holy Matrimony on February 23, 1980.  To this union three children were born, Melissa, Lakia and Allison.

Priscilla was very active in church. She joined St. John Baptist Church in Jersey City in 1972 under the leadership of the late Pastor B.J. Johnson. During her membership she was a member of the R.L. Williams Inspirational Choir, a member of the Gospel Chorus, an advisor for the Johnson Jr. Choir and Youth Department, a member of the Pastor's Aide Ministry, and she also served as the Church Clerk.  She was consecrated as a Deaconess on April 21, 2013 under the leadership of Pastor Nolan M. Doby.  She moved her membership to the Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church in Jersey City also under the leadership of Pastor Nolan M. Doby in June 2015.

In August 2017, Alphonso and Priscilla relocated to Saint Stephen, SC to enjoy the retired life.  She continued her work for Christ by joining Day Dawn Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Joshua Prioleau.  She was crowned Queen of Antioch Baptist Missionaries in 2019.

A Time to Die

Priscilla remained as an active member of Day Dawn Baptist Church until her health began to fail.  On Thursday, July 30, 2020, God picked the most beautiful rose in His garden.  She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Deacon James L. Campbell, Sr. and Deaconess Flora Campbell; one brother-in-law: St. Julian Gaillard and one sister-in-law: Lorine Hamilton.

A Time to Mourn

She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Alphonso Gaillard; her children, Melissa, Lakia and Allison Gaillard; her brother, James L. Campbell, Jr.; her grandchildren, Keyara Gaillard, Madison Crowell and Austin Gaillard; her godchildren, Eric Champion, Anthony Gamble, Tanaya Watkins-Bell and Malachai Washington; two aunts, Lula Wortham and Barbara Campbell; two uncles, Murphy and James Cothron; her brothers-in-law, James Gaillard (Annie) and Curtis Gaillard (Irene); her sisters-in-law, JoeAnn Gaillard, Gloria Wiggins, Doris Dantzler (Leroy), Martha Gaillard, Juanita Dingle, Justine Gaillard, Beverly Johnson (Tommy) and Michelle Gaillard; her best friend, Marschell Washington; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loving relatives and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home St. Stephen, SC 843-567-3313.