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Eunice Gillispie Obituary
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Eunice Brogdon Gillispie, 88, of Lynchburg, died peacefully in her home Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was led into heaven by her beloved daughter, Billie Carol Fulcher, and by the love of her life, Joseph "Papa" Ray Gillispie.
Granny was born Monday, May 9, 1921, in Danville, a daughter of the late Robert Ford Brogdon and Aileen Hamlett Brogdon. She was an upholsterer for 40+ years and was a member of Living Word Baptist Church.
Granny was quite a character. She was a diehard Sammy Sosa/Chicago Cubs fan, had a razor-sharp wit, a priceless sense of humor and usually had a dip of snuff in her lip. Always one to tell you exactly what she thought, most that knew her compared her to Maxine from Hallmark cards. Underneath her funny side, Granny was one of the most caring and compassionate people in the world. Everyone she knew called her Granny because she genuinely made them feel like they were a part of her family, and her family and her God were the most important things in her life. God has definitely gained one spunky angel.
She is survived by her children, Gail Gillispie and husband, Ronnie, of Lynchburg and Cindy Meacham of Forest; her grandson, Scott Gillispie, his fianc?e, Trisha, and his children, Joey and Madison of Forest; her granddaughter, Monica Snow, her husband, Tony, and their daughter, Alexandria "Allie" of Lynchburg; her grandson, Christian Meacham of Lynchburg; her granddaughter, Abbey G. Meacham of Lynchburg; her sister, Norma Royals and husband, William "Bill," of Wilmington, N.C.; and two special friends, Ben Henderson of Ashland and Lashelle Jones of Forest.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 30, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home with Pastor Marvin Suitt officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Living Word Baptist Church, 4130 Waterlick Road, Forest,
VA 24551.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharp
funeralhome.com.
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for Eunice Gillispie
Bennie Wayne White
October 5, 2009
I was sorry tro hear of your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
October 3, 2009
Cindy, Gail, and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your mother's death. No one could ever forget Eunice, and I'm glad I stopped by her house a few years ago when I was in Lynchburg.
Stephanie Maio Anthony
robert kerr
October 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda Martin Taylor
September 30, 2009
Cindy, Gail and Family,
My Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathryn Johnson-Drury
September 30, 2009
My sincere condolences to Brenda, Cindy and their families. I first met Mrs. Gillispie in high school when Cindy, Stephanie Mayo and I were hangin', to use the current jargon of the young people. She and Billy kept us entertained all the time; and how Ray tolerated all of us and our nonsense I'll never know. I know Mrs. Gillispie will be greatly missed.
April Parkins
September 30, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Kim Cash
September 30, 2009
Eunice will be sadly miss, She was a great friend and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ralph,Gracie,Kim,Sherry and Rhonda Cash
Melanie Creger
September 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Judy Breeden-Brower
September 30, 2009
Cindy, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She sounded like a wonderful person and now I see where you got your caring personality from. Please accept my condolences and my prayers for you and your family.
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