Thelma Leola Gillespie

Thelma L. Gillespie, 90 of Cedar Springs, passed away, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at her home surrounded by her children. Mrs. Gillespie was born February 11, 1920 in Nelson Township, MI the daughter of Jesse and Lillie (Parker) Tisdel. She was a wonderful mom who enjoyed her family. She loved life and liked camping, playing cards, snowmobiling and even jet skiing. Surviving are her children, Raymond Jr. & Delores Gillespie, Lanny Gillespie, Linda Colleen & Dale Thurston, Edwin & Nancy Gillespie, Debra Merlington & Bruce Duncan, Diane & Edward Sipka, Dale Merlington; 24 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Harry Wickham; sister-in-law, Edith Tisdel; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond on Feb. 4, 2010, 2 children, Darlene St. John and Leonard Gillespie; 2 grandchildren, Lisa Gillespie and Paul Thurston; 1 great granddaughter, Stephanie Huntoon; sister, Marie Miller; 2 brothers, Wayne Tisdel and Erwin Tisdel. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, where services will be held Monday 1:00 pm. Pastor Dick Riley officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or the American Cancer Society.