Shirley L. Gillespie

CHAMPION - Shirley L. Gillespie, 83, formerly of Howland, passed away at 1:14 p.m. on Thursday December 10, 2020 at the Windsor House in Champion. She was born in Leadville, Colorado on December 6, 1937 the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Gardner) Hoover. Shirley enjoyed to go walking and shopping with her friend Ruby at various thrift stores. Most of all, she loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Shirley is survived by a son, Dean Wayne Gillespie Sr. and Charlene Rickard of Howland; six grandchildren Tammy Sell, Tommy Gillespie, Clarissa Mills, Jason Gillespie, Anthony Gillespie, Amanda Freeman; 13 great grandchildren Alex, Austin, Layla, Gabe, Heaven, Greg, Aleigha, Kayden, Genevieve, Mary, Carter, Annabella, Jacob, Mady; three sisters Sharon, Judy, Mary and brother Glen. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Harold Gillespie whom she married on July 5, 1958 and who died on April 8, 2004; son Raymond Walsh Gillespie; two grandsons Dean W. Gillespie Jr., Clinton Gillespie; two sisters Norma, Jean; four brothers Donald, Ronald, Gerald, Johnny Wayne. The funeral will be noon on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Pastor Darrell Cline will officiate. Face coverings are required at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. The family thanks the kind and compassionate care of the staff of Windsor House Nursing Home in Champion.

Visitation

DEC 14. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue Niles, OH 44446

Funeral

DEC 14. 12:00 PM (EST)

Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue Niles, OH 44446