Shirley JoAnn Gillespie Obituary

The passing of Shirley JoAnn Gillespie of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, born in Cleveland, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 9, 2024 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford "Toby" Barnette and Emma Oates Barnette; her husband Lloyd Vernon Gillespie, Sr.; her daughter Freida Ramsey; her granddaughter Brandy Ramsey; and her great grandchild Makayla.

She is survived by: her children, Vernon Gillespie (Peggy), Kenneth Gillespie (Kim) and Tammy Scruggs (Scott); her grandchildren, Pam, Patty (Scott), Brian (Jess), Mark (Angelica), Brittany (Philip), Michelle (Luis), Chad (Sarah), Andrea (Taylor) and Ricky (Aleashia); her great grandchildren, Brenna, Azi (Nick), Trevor, Brooklynn of Michael, AJ, Justin, Junior, Henry, Lucy, Kylee and Taylor; and her sister-in-law Lana Hoppes. She is also survived by three great-great grandchildren.