Thea Gillespie Obituary

Thea Gillespie of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away on September 6, 2026. Thea, born on October 25, 1949 in Kankakee, Illinois, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Thea will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Thea will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Thea’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her mother Mary Ann Hendrickson (Hendrickson); her husband John Gillespie; her father Earl Hendrickson; and her siblings, Patricia Martin (Hendrickson) and Dale Hendrickson (David Farineau).

She is survived by: her siblings, Denise Hendrickson, Jewel Cruz (Hendrickson) and Darell Hendrickson.