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October 29, 2013
Mrs. Gillespie was my favorite teacher at Cleveland Elementary School in NW DC. She made sure that her students were included in everything that the school had to offer. If it wasn't for Mrs. Gillespie, I would not have participated in/on the Spelling Bees, Concerts, Glee Club, Drill Teams/ Parades, Safety Patrol Team and many other events that took place at the school. She also kept us busy over the weekends by giving us papers to check and classroom pets to care for when school was closed. I always thought about Mrs. Gillespie and wondered how she was doing over the years. I could always close my eyes and remember her spirit and beauty, especially her smile. She was a wonderful person with a beautiful heart and a fantastic role model. She loved her students. I will miss her dearly. To the family - May God Bless each of you - Anita King
October 25, 2013
May the peace of God be with you all during this time of deep sorrow.
October 24, 2013
Dear Kim I am sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweet person. Aunt Deborah
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Earl Frazier
October 24, 2013
Deepest sympathies to Joe and the entire Gillespie family on the lost of your dear wife, Barbara. May she rest in peace.
Joseph and Rowena Peterson Johnson
October 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gillespie and McNeill Families. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.
Bonita Johnson
October 23, 2013
To the Gillespie family. May God keep His arms around you at this time of grief. Call out to Him and He will answer. What a beautiful woman in every sense of the word. My beautiful third grade teacher whom I shall never forget. God bless and keep you!
Virginia Crawford
October 23, 2013
Hello Kim I am truly sorry for your loss. Love you.
Janice Baldwin Henry
October 22, 2013
The Class of EE Smith 1962 extends heartfelt condolences to the Gillespie and McNeill families. Barbara was my classmate and line sister, December 1963. This is the year we celebrated 50 years as Zetas. Rest in peace, Soror.
Paula McNeil McKoy
October 22, 2013
Lift up your eyes unto the hills from whence cometh your help, and He will give you strength to endure...blessings to each of you....
Virginia Arnegard Simmons
October 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gillespie. I fondly remember Mrs. Gillespise as a kind, sweet woman. Wishing you peace during difficult time.
JERRY WHITE
October 21, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Frieda Truitt Huddleston and Family
October 21, 2013
To The Gillespie and McNeill families. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers. Take care and Godspeed.
Patrick Smith
October 21, 2013
My most heartfelt sympathies are extended to the Gillespie/McNeill Family at the calling home of Barbara. Words will never replace the sadness that comes with losing a love one, but memories will always be the mirror to look in when you think of her. May God bless all the families and friends who knew and loved her and may you always have respite in knowing that God has dispensed an Angel to be with you always. R.I.P. Barbara!
Robert (Doug) White
October 21, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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