Ellen Cleavie Gillespie Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ellen Cleavie Gillespie of Bluefield, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 12, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Ellen Cleavie find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fraizer Hess and Sula Hardy Hess; her husband John Gillespie, Sr.; her son Jerry Gillespie; and her sister Violet Cermack.
She is survived by: her children, Johnny Gillespie of Abbs Valley, VA, Ronnie Gillespie (Yvonne) of Richlands, VA, Brenda Williby of Abbs Valley, VA and Barbara Fortune (Tommy) of Wytheville, VA..
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home (232 Ben Bolt Ave, Tazewell, VA 24651). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
