Obituaries

Mary E. Gillispie, 82, of Bassett, VA, passed away peacefully at Sovah Health Hospital on November 14, 2023. She was born on March 7, 1941, in Franklin County, VA. In addition to her parents, James and Gracie Hall, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Glen Gillispie; son, Glenwood Gillespie; brother Delbert Hall, sister, Belvie Furrow; and her beloved granddaughter, Khrystal Dawn Craig.

Mary was a Christian lady and believed strongly in the Lord. She loved working with all kinds of flowers and had many to love. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whom she cherished and loved with her whole heart. Mary also loved baking cakes for her loved ones; her most famous was the lemon pound cake. Her grandchildren always brought a smile to her face and were the joy of her life.

Mary is survived by her two daughters, Beverly Annette Craig and Mary Lee Young, and her three sons, Ken Guilliams, Ronnie Guilliams, and Kermit Gillispie (Demetria); brother, Harrison Hall (Tina) and sisters, Sadie Crum and Linda Philpott. Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition, she called her children David Hodge, Doris Hodge, and Nathan Reid.

Mary had a heart of gold and was loved by many. She will be greatly missed.

Bassett Funeral Service is serving the Gillispie family.