Ada Rose Gillispie Obituary
The memory of Ada Rose Gillispie of Nicholasville, Kentucky, who passed away on January 4, 2026 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Thomas and Rosie Downs; her husband Ernest Gillispie; and her siblings, Anna Bell Emerson, Harshall Downs, Dorothy Brown, Alvin Downs, Walter Downs, Sherrill Downs, Jeanette Traugott, George Downs and James Downs.
She is survived by: her children, Lisa Smith (Brian) of Nicholasville, Robin Espinoza (Jorge) of Versailles, Judy Lancaster (Brandy) of Versailles and Karen Grills (Sean) of Frankfort; her grandchildren, Sarah, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Ian, Katelyn and Emily; and her siblings, Cloyd Downs and Virginia Smith. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving family members and friends.
