Leanne Gilpin Obituary
Leanne Brown Gilpin was born on November 17, 1965, the youngest of four children born to L.C. and Joan Brown of Eastland.
A lifelong Maverick, she graduated from Eastland High School in 1984.
She lived her life dedicated to Christ and following God's word. Her time in the car delivering papers or pizzas was spent at "her church"—singing songs and listening to sermons.
She loved children and was most fulfilled when surrounded by family. Her house was always full of kids; she raised nine of her own, and had 5 bonus children. She babysat many others as her children grew. Ultimately, she became "Mimi" and "Nana" to her 31 grandchildren. She took great pride in that cherished title.
While her family knew her as Mom, Mimi and Nana others often referred to her as their work mom and second mother. Leanne never met a stranger. A lifelong caretaker, her home was always open to anyone needing a home-cooked meal, a comforting shoulder, or a warm hug.
Leanne was preceded in death by her father, L.C. Brown; her brother, Bobby Brown; and her granddaughter, Penelope Rose Spruill.
She is survived by her husband, Keith Gilpin; her children, Shandi Shanks and her wife Michelle, Kelsie Spruill, Laramy Spruill and his wife Amanda, Zachary Spruill and his wife Kate, Chisholm Spruill and his wife Mercades, Blatiney Velez and her husband Rolando, Sierra Perrin and her husband Cody, Tristen Gilpin, and Kaileigh Gilpin; Bonus children Ashley, Alison. Justin, Tamber and Tommy ; her grandchildren, Kendall Shanks, Serenity Jirasek, Keston Jirasek, Carson Spruill, Brayden Spruill, Madison Spruill, Chrissy Egeler, Coby Bolt, Jeffery Brennan, Anna Brennan, Rylea Spruill, Tucker Spruill, Nevaeh Spruill, Briseis Spruill, Truett Spruill, Wyatt Spruill, Gavin Velez, Olivia Velez, Adalynn Velez, Octavia Perrin, and Sophia Perrin; her mother, Joan Brown; her sister, Beretta Hart; and her brother, Clinton Brown and his wife Shannon and other extended family.
Keith and the family express immense gratitude for all the love and support from the Eastland community, her Domino's family, and extended family and friends. This difficult time has been made easier by the love and comfort received from you all.
The Visitation for Leanne will be Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Kimbrough-Jacobs Funeral Home, 300 W 9th Street in Cisco.
Leanne's funeral will be held Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Kimbrough-Jacobs Funeral Home, with a Graveside service to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery on FM 2526 south of Cisco.
