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     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-1974.³ Grace Lee "Gracie" Hale was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 11, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of February 12, 1945,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Clinton Eugene Stewart, son of Clinton Roy Stewart and Rosa F. Unknown, on February 12, 1945 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.^1,5 Grace Lee "Gracie" Hale and Clinton Eugene Stewart were divorced on April 11, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Grace Lee "Gracie" Hale died on August 3, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^3,6,4 She Grace Lee Hudson, 75, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 3,2004. She had retired as a seamstress from Halmode Apparel Company after many years of service. She is preceded in death by parents, Hatson "Heck" Hale and Ollie B. Hale; her husband, Willie C. Hudson; sisters, Katherine Bryant and Martha Thomas; and a brother, Sherman "Bud" Hale. Surviving family include a sister, Elsie Marie Scott and several nieces and nephews to include a special niece and care-giver Sherri Hogge. A funeral service will be held on Friday August 6,2004 at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem with Pastor Sam Huntley officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedar lawn Cemetery in Roanoke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Salem from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. on August 5, 2004.⁴

     Anna Mae Bruce was buried at Wynn Cemetery, Summerdale, Baldwin Co., Alabama.² Her Social Security Number was 225-36-2393.³ She was born on August 5, 1929 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ As of September 2, 1949,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Clinton Eugene Stewart, son of Clinton Roy Stewart and Rosa F. Unknown, on September 2, 1949 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Anna Mae Bruce died in December, 1978 at age 49.³

     William Asa Gillespie was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 27, 1883 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He married Lillie Moton Stewart, daughter of Charles M. "Charlie" Stewart and Eliza Peradine Manning, circa 1910.^1,4 William Asa Gillespie died on October 20, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.¹

     Robert Cecil "Bob" Gillespie was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 27, 1914 at Mannering, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,7 He married Mary Elizabeth Lambert on December 19, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8 Robert Cecil "Bob" Gillespie died on December 25, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.^7,4,5 He Robert C. "Bob" Gillespie, 96, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2010. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and had been a lifelong member of Melrose United Methodist Church. He retired as a Captain from the Roanoke City Fire Department with 33 years service. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth Rieley; mother and father; three brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Mary L. Gillespie; son and daughterin-law, Ronald L. and Joyce Gillespie, of Jacksonville, Fla; daughters and son-in-law, Shirley G. and G.K. Abshire, of Vinton, and Loretta Rieley, of Forest; six grandchildren, Michael Gillespie, Greg Abshire, Mark Gillespie, Alison Rieley Richardson, Melissa Candies and Benjamin Rieley; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters (VPFF), 455 Hidden Country Lane, Hardy, Va. 24101. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. E.E. "Dick" Jones officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on December 28, 2010.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-8739.⁶ Alberta Moton Gillespie was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 20, 1916 at Mannering, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,3 As of June 29, 1973,her married name was Hagood.⁴ She married Vesta Benton Hagood on June 29, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Alberta Moton Gillespie died on October 31, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^6,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-4831.³ Walter Simmerman Gillespie was born on August 16, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4 He married Mildred Ann Wells on July 15, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Walter Simmerman Gillespie and Mildred Ann Wells were divorced on April 26, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ Walter Simmerman Gillespie died on April 16, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,3,5

     Lee Trinkle Gillespie was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 7, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,10 He married Dorothy Rita Spangler on April 8, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Lee Trinkle Gillespie and Dorothy Rita Spangler were divorced on July 1, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Lee Trinkle Gillespie married Elva Marie Adkins on April 7, 1944 at Orange Co., Florida.^2,4,5,6 Lee Trinkle Gillespie died on May 28, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^2,10

     His Social Security Number was 231-18-5191.⁸ Marion LaFolette Gillespie was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 5, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2,3,4,6,9 He married Dorothy Mae Beckner on January 27, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Marion LaFolette Gillespie married Thelma Frances Hale on November 12, 1947 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^5,10 Marion LaFolette Gillespie died on October 29, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.²

     Ruth Jeanette Gillespie was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 6, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 As of November 6, 1948,her married name was Wells.² She married Leonard Lee Wells on November 6, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Ruth Jeanette Gillespie died on March 28, 2007 at Virginia at age 80.^6,3 She Ruth Jeanette Wells, 80, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard L. Wells; parents, William A. Gillespie and Lillie Stewart Gillespie. She is survived by a son, William D. Wells; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Homer Nester; brother, Robert C. Gillespie and wife, Mary; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Charles Doyle officiating. on March 30, 2007.³

     Mary Elizabeth Lambert was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on November 3, 1915 at Brunswick Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 19, 1936,her married name was Gillespie.¹ She married Robert Cecil "Bob" Gillespie, son of William Asa Gillespie and Lillie Moton Stewart, on December 19, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Mary Elizabeth Lambert died on November 15, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.^2,3 She Mary Elizabeth Lambert Gillespie, 96, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 15, 2011. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and had been a lifelong member of Melrose United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 75 years, Robert C. "Bob" Gillespie; a granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth Rieley; and her five brothers. Surviving are her son & daughter-in-law, Ronald L. & Joyce Gillespie, of Jacksonville, FL; daughters & son-in-law, Shirley G. and G.K. Abshire, of Vinton, and Loretta Rieley, of Forest; six grandchildren, Michael Gillespie, Greg Abshire, Mark Gillespie, Alison Rieley Richardson, Melissa Candies and Benjamin Rieley; and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will accept flowers and those wishing to make memorials may do so to Grace United Methodist Church, 4404 Williamson Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24012. The family would like to give special thanks to the Berkshire Nursing Home for their loving care and support over the past few years. A funeral service will be held noon Friday, November 18, 2011, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. E.E. "Dick" Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on November 17, 2011.²

     Vesta Benton Hagood was buried at Southampton Memorial Park, Franklin, Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 26, 1907 at Virginia.^2,1 He married Alberta Moton Gillespie, daughter of William Asa Gillespie and Lillie Moton Stewart, on June 29, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Vesta Benton Hagood died on July 18, 1983 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 76.¹