"I will miss Nance smile and laughter. SHE was such a caring person.osi g too many cousins too soon."
In loving memory of
Nancy J. Gillespie
January 27, 1951 - May 22, 2021
Nancy J. Gillespie, 70, of Upland, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Morrison Woods, Muncie. She was born in Portland on January 27, 1951, the daughter of the late Harold and Rachel (Heidegger) Stultz.
She graduated from Portland High School in 1969 and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Ball State University in 1973.
Nancy married the love of her life, Jan Gillespie, on August 13, 1976, in Portland.
Mrs. Gillespie moved to Upland with her husband in 1978 and was the Secretary at Jones Middle School, Marion, from 1978-1979 and 1982-1983. She was then employed with the Taylor University Business Department as the Program Assistant and Student Advisor and thoroughly enjoyed working with the students, until her retirement in 2019. She was a member of the Upland Community Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She also loved gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Jan, Upland; two daughters: Heather (Rodney) Miles, Bradenton, Florida; and Lisa Gillespie, Sarasota, Florida; two grandchildren: Archer and Piper Miles; a brother: Thomas (Becky) Stultz, Pickerington, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 11 am - 2 pm, on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Upland Community Church, 439 W. Berry Ave., Upland, Indiana. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm at the church, with Pastor Mark Biehl officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Cemetery, Upland. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones-Smith Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 259 N. Main St., Upland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Foundation, 7202 E. 87th St., #102, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46256.
Tributes
"My sincere sympathy Jan and family during this very sad time. With blessings. Alice W.Silvers"
"Dear Jan and family -- Please accept my deepest sympathies for Nancy's passing. You are in my thoughts. Rick Joy"
"Jan,Heather,Lisa and Family-We are so deeply sorry for the illness and passing of Nancy. We have been so fortunate to have become acquainted with her through the Gillespie family. She was always happy and she loved her family so much. With Deepest Sympathy, Sandy and Doug. brown "
"May the blessings of Nancy's life continue to comfort family and friends: she was such a delight in the Reade Center as our paths crossed--a real blend of competence and caring."
"Sending love and prayers to the Gillespie family. Nancy will be missed by so many. She was always smiling. Enjoyed her work and especially the students."
"To the Gillespie, So sorry for you loss. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. A lot of memories of all of you from the Eastbrook days. Marianne Goshorn "
"Nancy!!! My twin from heaven!!! My heart ?? is broken... I?ll miss Nancy soooooo much!!! "
"So very sorry, sincere sympathy!"