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June GILLISPIE Obituary
June Keesee Gillispie, 68, of Madison Heights, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at her home. She was the devoted wife of James H. Gillispie Sr. for 49 years.
Born June 28, 1940, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of Virginia Estelle Daniels Cordes and her husband, John, of Forest and the late Matthew Thomas Keesee. Mrs. Gillispie retired from General Electric/Ericsson and was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rosa Butler.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Gillispie is survived by two daughters, Jeanette King and husband, Jay, and Sherry Johnson and husband, Terry, all of Madison Heights; one son, James H. Gillispie Jr. and wife, Carol, of Monroe; one sister, Mary Adams and husband, Jimmy, of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren, Melissa Ramsey and husband, Matt, Bryan Carson, Brandy Knabb and husband, Matt, Zachary King, Harry Doss III and wife, Shannon, Spencer Gillispie and Trevor Gillispie; and four great-grandchildren, Stella Ramsey, Ada Ramsey, Logan Doss and Kloie Rogers.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2009, at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Terry L. Wornstaff. Interment will follow in Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today, March 15, 2009, at Whitten Monelison Chapel, and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; or Oakdale Baptist Church, 102 Brightwell Mill Road, Madison Heights, VA, 24572.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Richard Bendall, Dr. Daniel Carey and the Centra Health Home nurses.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whitt
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Memories and Condolences
for June GILLISPIE
Toni ColemanMiller
April 10, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. We just heard the news from Cheryl today. May God bless each of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
From the Coleman's in Tucson, Arizona.
Toni Coleman Miller
John & Mavis Coleman
Susan Bersch Eastman
March 18, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
vickey pafford
March 16, 2009
James & family,
Daddy thought so much of you all. He considered you one of his very best friends. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet wife. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickey (Denton) Pafford
Stacy Powell
March 16, 2009
I have many Happy childhood memories with Mrs. Gillispie. I am very saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Marian Novak
March 15, 2009
James and June's Family
My sincere sympathy. June loved her family dearly.
I worked with June at GE/Ericsson.
(Formerly of Lynchburg)
David & Donna Bersch Cash Izaak Walton Road
March 15, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
carroll mawyer
March 15, 2009
Carroll and Eva
Brenda power
March 15, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers .
Brenda & Barry Power
Izaak Walton Road
Madison Heights
March 14, 2009
I am so very saddened for your precious loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Dudley (Rusty's Aunt)
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