Amee Sara Gilleland

Amee Sara Fowler Gilleland, 57, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on September 10, 2026. Amee was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She was born on June 22, 1969, to NiEata Telenko and Dennis Fowler.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs, and the company of her dog, Bonnie. Amee was an artist and spent much of her time painting, sketching, and scrapbooking. Her family will treasure the many drawings and paintings she gifted them. She will be remembered for her love, laughter, and creativity.

Amee was preceded in death by her son, Austin Gilleland, and grandparents, Roylee and Louise Fowler, Avis (John) Huscusson, and R.B. Austin.

She is survived by her parents, NiEata (Ben) Telenko and Dennis (Linda) Fowler; son, Avery (Michaela Caldwell) Gilleland; daughter-in-law, Samantha Gilleland; granddaughter, Emma Grace Gilleland; sister, Ginger (Craig) Weido; brother, Hal (Kimberly) Fowler; stepbrothers, Matthew Telenko, David Telenko, Derek McCard, Daryl McCard, and their spouses; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside  service for family and friends will be held on September 19, 2026, at 11:00 am at Union Memory Gardens at 430 Ledford Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society of Blue Ridge at 171 Mineral Spring Rd, Blue Ridge, GA, 303513 or humanesocietyofblueridge.org

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Amee Sara Gilleland. You may send condolences to the family at our website: www.cochranmcdaniel.com