Eunice Gillespie

GILLESPIE, Eunice Eloene - age 96, of Fenton, died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Vicinia Gardens. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 S. Leroy St. with Pastor Michelle Forsyth officiating. Visitation will be held 10:30 AM - 12 PM Wednesday at the church. A private burial will be held at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association. Eunice was born April 3, 1922 in Saline, MI, the daughter of Raymond and Ellen (Hennon) Woodruff. She married Vincent Gillespie and he preceded her in death in April 1981. Eunice retired from Michigan National Bank as an Assistant Vice President. She was a member of Farnumwood Church where she served as a Deacon and the church Treasurer. Eunice loved traveling and had traveled all over the World. She also enjoyed reading and golf. Surviving are: four daughter, Susan (James) Allen of Fenton, Sandra Tripplehorn of Grand Blanc, Sherry (Jack) Dagenais of Grand Blanc, and Cynthia (Tom) Harrison of Holmes Beach, FL; eight grandchildren, Gregory and Michael Allen, Jennifer (Ryan) O'Roark, Jason, Jeremy, and Joshua Tripplehorn, Heather Goodfellow, and Courtney (Benito) Goodfellow-Uresti; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandson; three siblings, Patricia (James) Reischling, John (Doris) Woodruff; and Tom Woodruff; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; brother, Norbert Woodruff; and two sisters, Audrey Resler and Nancy Lyons. Many thanks to the Vicinia Gardens staff and Amber Kelly for the special care and love they provided and to the Medical Team whose hospice care was exceptional. A special thank you to Jack who was like the son to her she always wanted. Arrangements by: Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Tributes may be share at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fenton United Methodist Church
119 S Leroy St Fenton 48430, United States

Funeral Service

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 12:00 PM
Fenton United Methodist Church
119 S Leroy St Fenton 48430, United States