Robin Karen Gillispie

Robin Karen Gillispie obituary, Lynchburg, VA

Robin Karen Gillispie

Robin Gillispie Obituary

Visit the Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Lynchburg website to view the full obituary.

Robin Karen Gillispie, 70, of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on December 2, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hepler Sr. and Ada Hepler of Concord, Virginia. 

Robin was born on October 22, 1954 in California, where her father was stationed.

She was a proud member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Madison Heights, VA for the past 7 years. Robin was one of the biggest Elvis fans, this is what she loved, collecting Elvis memorabilia.

Robin is survived by her two daughters, Tracy Ann Phillips of Rustburg VA, and Dawn Anderson and husband Daniel Anderson of Madison Heights VA. Robin has 9 grandchildren Parris Boley of Madison Heights VA, Kenneth Boley of Gretna VA, Tiffany Kirby of Danville VA, Daytona Hepler of Lynchburg VA, Damen Anderson of Culpepper VA, Dillion Anderson of Salem VA, Deven Anderson of Concord VA, Madeline Anderson of Staunton VA, and Dalton Anderson of Madison Heights VA. Robin was blessed beyond measures by her 12 great grand children.

Robin was blessed to have a special friend that stood by her and helped take care of her for many years, Norman Anderson, of Madison Heights VA. Robin was also blessed by so many whom we are proud to call family especially, Amy & Sully Forbes, and Samantha & Nick Ansbaugh.

A special thank you to all of those at Solid Rock Baptist Church who has shown an outpouring of love over the last few weeks of Robins life. 

A memorial service will be held on December 15, 2024 at 11A.M. at Solid Rock Baptist Church, 110 Church Street Madison Heights VA 24572, with Pastor Dave & Donna Cash officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Solid Rock Baptist Church www.SRCministry.org/donate, as it will help further the churches outreach. 

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Lynchburg

220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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