Gladys Charlene Gillespie Obituary
We bid farewell to Gladys Charlene Gillespie of Forsyth, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 4, 2025 at the age of 82. Gladys touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Gladys had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Gladys may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Earl and Gladys Sudie Blach Saxton; and her son Mark Gillespie. She is survived by: her daughters, Amy Gillespie of Forsyth, MO, Jennifer Gillespie (Jason Shelley) of Salem, UT, Stephanie Spencer (Thom) of Forsyth, MO and Shannon Saunders (Dan) of Sidney, OH; her daughter-in-law Angie Gillespie of Duvall, WA; her daughter Melanie Christensen (Tim) of Orem, UT; and her brother Chuck Saxton of Hayden, ID. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 1 honorary grandchild; 3 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life was held on Friday, April 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (224 Church Rd, Branson, MO 65616).
