Shirley B. Gillespie Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley B. Gillespie of Sanatoga, Pennsylvania, whose life came to an end on November 20, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley B. Gillespie to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Patrick and Bernice E. Patrick (Roth); and her brother Edward Patrick. She is survived by: her husband James J. Gillespie of Sanatoga; her children, Colleen Rio (Peter) of Elverson, Jim Gillespie (Debbie) of Ship Bottom, NJ and Karen Pritchard (Jay) of Gilbertsville; her brother Joseph Patrick of Jeffersonville; her grandchildren, Peter Rio, III (Brittany), Christopher Rio (Alyssa), Ryan Rio (Megan Johnston), James Gillespie (Anna), Brooke Gillespie (James Wood), Mathew Pritchard, Daniel Pritchard and Katelyn Pritchard; and her great grandchildren, Hannah, Henry, Cooper and Cade.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 29th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home (224 W Main St, Trappe, PA 19426).
Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to Fox Chase Cancer Center - 33 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111, Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, (610) 489-7900.
