May 8, 2013
Judy (Watkins) Gillespie
Judy R. (Watkins) Gillespie, 65, lifetime resident of Kansas City, Mo., passed away at home on April 29, 2013. Visitation was held May 2 at McGilley & Sheil Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. A funeral service was held May 3 at the chapel with interment following in Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, Mo.
Judy was born on June 22, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo., to Robert & Lucille (Barr) Watkins. She started her education at Henry Clay Elementary, graduated from Northeast High School & UMKC with a BA & MA. On May 27, 1972, she married Homer G. Gillespie and they were gifted with Matthew G. Gillespie & Janel E. Gillespie. She was associated with Helzberg Diamonds for 25 years.
Judy is survived by her husband, children & grandchildren. She loved her daughter and son-in-law; Stacy D. Gillespie & Mathew T. Miller as though they were her own. Madison, Holly, Ryan (Gillespie) & Isadora (Miller) were the loves of her life. Judy had the lifetime love of her siblings Carmen, Aaron & Bernie and friend since grade school, Sherryl.
Judy was blessed to be under the professional care of Dr. Mark Myron, M.D., & Kay Laurent, rehab specialist.
In lieu of flowers, Judy requested contributions be sent to the Salvation Army or Kansas City Hospice. Condolences may be shared online at www.mcgilleysheil.com.
April 24, 2013
Tina Espinosa, 43, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away April 17, 2013. Arrangements are by Reflections Memorial Services, Kansas City, Mo.
The family will be holding a memorial service on
