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Joan M. Gillespie
Joan M. Gillespie, 91, departed this earthly life in Elizabeth City, NC Wednesday November 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 71 years Richard in 2022.
Joan was born in York County, PA but since moving to Kitty Hawk 44 years ago, she considered North Carolina home. Joan loved all people- especially her Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church friends whom she considered her family.
After many years of play, Joan became a master duplicate bridge player. Joan’s passions for bridge, friends, traveling, and parties were what made her life unique and fulfilling.
Joan Gillespie leaves her daughter, Linda Gillespie and son-in-law Gary Hoover of Kitty Hawk to celebrate her life. As Joan appreciated simplicity, she will be laid to rest privately beside Richard in Southern shores Cemetery.
Linda and Gary will hold a memorial service Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1 pm at Kitty Hawk united Methodist Church. Family and friends are welcome. Please share condolences or a memory with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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My condolences to the family. I'll miss this friend and neighbor. Rest in peace Joan.
Thoughts and prayers to the Gillespie family .
We will miss seeing Joan at church & in our Sunday school class. In years past we enjoyed hearing Joan & Richard speak about their involvement with Civil War enactments.
To the family of Joan, Jerry and I, Carol Rose knew Joan from church. Joan was always a joy to talk to. The young photo presented was beautiful, as soon as I saw the photo, knew it was Joan. Lovely lady. Condolences and very sorry for your loss.
My husband and I played Bridge with Joan and Dick for many years. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was an expert Bridge player.
So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. I first meant Joan at the OBX bridge club the Baum Centre. She was a passionate bridge player and I admired her expertise . Sending kind and caring thoughts to the family! Vicki Maclean.
Please accept my most sincere condolences upon the death of Joan. She was a wonderful woman and it was my pleasure to have known her. Sincerely, Lois Hollifield
My condolences to the family. I’ll miss this friend and neighbor.
Rest in peace Joan.
Thoughts and prayers to the Gillespie family .
We will miss seeing Joan at church & in our Sunday school class. In years past we enjoyed hearing Joan & Richard speak about their involvement with Civil War enactments.
To the family of Joan, Jerry and I, Carol Rose knew Joan from church. Joan was always a joy to talk to. The young photo presented was beautiful, as soon as I saw the photo, knew it was Joan. Lovely lady. Condolences and very sorry for your loss.
My husband and I played Bridge with Joan and Dick for many years. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was an expert Bridge player.
So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. I first meant Joan at the OBX bridge club the Baum Centre. She was a passionate bridge player and I admired her expertise . Sending kind and caring thoughts to the family! Vicki Maclean.
Please accept my most sincere condolences upon the death of Joan. She was a wonderful woman and it was my pleasure to have known her.
Sincerely,
Lois Hollifield