Helen Anna Marie Gillespie Roanoke, Alabama Obituary

Helen Anna Marie Gillespie

Graveside services for Helen Anna Marie Gillespie, age 92, of Lafayette will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Randolph Memory Gardens with Bro. Greg Norred and Bro. Jeff Sheffield officiating and Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Gillespie passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. Survivor include: one daughter, Bonnie Lynn Yerta (Keith) of Roanoke; two sons, Earl Lee Gillespie (Barbara) of Milton, FL, and Gary Alvin Gillespie (Sharon) of Rock Mills; nine grandchildren, Jason Gillespie, Shanna Wright, Fred Brooks, Lori Brooks, Keishia Norred, Wendy Pike, Donna Dunham, Josh Yerta, and Stacey Yerta; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosalie Wenck (Bob) of Lafayette and Shirley McCord (Richard) of Glen Burnie, MD; two brothers, Donald Knott (Virginia) of Standing Rock, AL, and Alvin Knott of Glen Burnie, MD; and one sister-in-law, Catherine Kruger of Glen Burnie, MD. Pallbearers will be Christian Gillespie, Jordan Gillespie, Braxton Yerta, Peyton Yerta, Isaac Wright, and Alex Wright. A Maryland native, Mrs. Gillespie was born on July 20, 1928, the daughter of Leo and Mollie Johnson Knott. She was a member of the Rock Mills Church of the Nazarene and worked as a cook at Hardee’s. Mrs. Gillespie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl Gillespie; one sister, Jane Burke; and two brothers, Leo Knott and Raymond Knott. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rock Mills Church of the Nazarene at 66447 Highway 22, Roanoke, AL 36274.
July 20, 1928 - January 14, 202107/20/192801/14/2021
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Daffie Dillard
January 15, 2021
‘Cast all your burdens on Jesus.’ We’re sorry to hear of Mrs. Helen Gillespie’s death. We pray that you’ll find comfort in knowing that others are praying and thinking of you. Praying for the family.

Rev.,William (Daffie) Dillard and sons
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Bev Perry
January 15, 2021
Sor sorry. Prayers for the family.
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Mary Kerbe (Knott)
January 15, 2021
In Loving Memory of Aunt Helen
Wishing you peace to bring comfort. Courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Loss leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Y... Continue Reading
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Alvin Knott
January 15, 2021
In Loving Memory of my Sister Helen, Until We Meet Again
Those special memories of you will always bring a smile, If only I could have you back for just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again, just like we used to do. You always meant so very much and always wi... Continue Reading
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Ann Ragan
January 15, 2021
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Mark & Tammie Duffie
January 15, 2021
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BARBARA BONNER
January 14, 2021
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BARBARA BONNER
January 14, 2021
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Attoyette Cooley
January 14, 2021
Prayers for her family and many friends!
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Susan Kruger
January 14, 2021
My heart is aching for you all. John & I want so bad to be by your sides. We have such fond memories of Aunt Helen. She will for every live in our heart. Sending hugs to all our Gillespie cousins. We love you
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