Frances Gillespie Obituary

Frances Booker Gillespie passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Gillespie was born July 20, 1928, in Surry County, to the late Annie Miller and John Clay Booker. Frances was a faithful member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. She was the most loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She truly delighted in her family, never missing a chance to celebrate with the ones she loved. Mrs. Gillespie wore a permanent smile on her face, and she had joy in her heart that radiated to all who knew her. She had impeccable style, always looking her best no matter the occasion. She will be dearly missed by her precious family. She is survived by her children, Janet Gillespie Davis (Brent), John Gillespie (Linda), and Lloyd Gillespie (Faye); her grandchildren, Hunter Davis, Preston Davis, Jillian Gillespie Roach (Rob), Eve Gillespie Trotter (Gray), Jack Gillespie (Elise), Andrea Rinaldi (Richard), Falon Gillespie, and Isabella Gillespie; and her great-grandchildren, Meris Roach, Reedy Roach, Hart Roach, Wes Trotter, Kit Trotter, Smith Trotter, Olivia Gillespie, Claire Gillespie, and Athena Rinaldi. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gillespie was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harold Lloyd Gillespie, Sr.; and her brothers, Warren Booker, Charles Booker, and Fritz Booker. A graveside service was held on Monday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, and Dr. James Joseph officiaed. No formal visitation was held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Cemetery Association, c/o Dolores Burtnett, 115 Six Acres Lane, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.