Olive Mae Gillespie

Olive Mae Gillespie, 91, of Little League Drive, North Sewickley Township, died Monday December 19, 2011 at the Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

She was born in New Brighton on March 25, 1920 to the late Clarence and Mary Saker Balderson.

She married on July 29, 1944 to William Kennedy Gillespie who passed away on May 14, 2000.

Mrs. Gillespie was a member of the North Liberty Presbyterian Church in Grove City. She had also been a member of the Calvin United Presbyterian Church where she served as church secretary.

Mrs. Gillespie served as receptionist at Family Services of Beaver County, and as secretary for various departments at Geneva College. After retiring from Geneva, she worked at the Brooms and Blooms Flower Shop.

She was an active charter member of the North Sewickley Federation of Women's Club and served as President of the Beaver County Federation of Women's Club. She also served as a Board of Directors member of the former Easter Seals of Beaver County.
She attended Garfield Business School and graduated from New Brighton High School.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Black of Grove City; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Thomas Linko of New Brighton; a son and daughter in law , William E. and Kimberly Gillespie of North Sewickley and one sister, Marilyn Householder. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Jonathan and Myndi Linko, Canfield, Ohio; Jeffrey and Beth Black, Grove City, Pa, Matthew Linko Freedom, Pa; Thomas and Amanda Gillespie Bush, Fairport New York, and Gary and Megan Gillespie Williams, North Sewickley. Also surviving are three great grandsons; Jackson and Evan Linko and Jonny Williams

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Paul R. Black, sister Naomi Corl, and three brother in laws; Lawrence, Robert and Donald Gillespie

Friends will be received at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 21. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Officiating the service will be the Reverend James Leuenberger, Interim Pastor of North Liberty Presbyterian Church, and the Reverend Jerry A. Mahaffey, Pastor Emeritus of North Liberty Presbyterian Church of Grove City. Also assisting the funeral service will be the Reverend Dr. Paul Holland of Calvery Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls.

Memorial gifts in honor of Mrs. Gillespie can be made to North Liberty Presbyterian Church and sent to the church at North Liberty Plain Grove Road, Grove City, PA 16127.

 

In Loving Memory

Dear Susan and other members of the family,

Mrs. Carson and I just found out about your mother's death yesterday (Wednesday). We want to extend our deep condolence to you and all the others in the family.

Ollie served me well in the years that she was my secretary and was a loyal and loving friend. Her reward is certain in the scheme of things, I'm sure.

May God's comfort be yours in these days.

Norman Carson

Susan and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. May God give you refuge and strength. May you always cherish the many memories of your mom and find them a comfort. Barbara and Glenn Gross

Dear Susan, Barbara and Bill, I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I have many fond memories of her and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories help to bring you comfort. John Michel

Susan
So sorry to hear about your mom. My mom died at Christmas too, makes it really tuff at the holidays. Know that I am thinking of you and your family, be comforted in knowing that she is in heaven with Jesus.
Deborah Cantner DeBlaso

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