Betty Gillespie
September 16, 2012
Betty Jean Gillespie, 90, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Fleur Heights Care Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with a private burial at Avon Cemetery. A visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 21, at the funeral home.
Betty was born March 5, 1922, in Des Moines, to Benjamin and Jeannie Cramblit. She enjoyed cooking and baking, tending to her roses, and loved going to Las Vegas with her Blue Cross/Blue Shield friends.
Betty is survived by her children, Georgena (Ron) Bird, Ransom (Bubbles) Gillespie, and Lorna (Frank Morano, Jr.) Gillespie-Sapp; her seven grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, George.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
JoJo
09/22/2012
To My Favorite aunt !!!! OMG the fun family times and then the fun times at BCBS. I will never forget the looks u gave me when i missed work or was up to no good !!! All the times u embarrassed me in the cafeteria. But i will never forget how good u were to me when my dad passed. U were one of a kind and totally unforgettable !!! I will always hold u close to my heart !!! Luv u always , Tubbo
Denise (Olson) Guerra
09/21/2012
I worked with Betty at BCBS for about 15 years. Betty was great!! She said what was on her mind and never pulled any punches, and then she was also the most caring person you could ever meet. She was fun and funny and kept us all on our toes! I haven't seen Betty in a while, but from time to time I still laugh at the crazy things we did at BCBS and the fun we had. She'll definitely be missed.
Jan Rouse
09/20/2012
I worked with Betty many years ago at BC/BS. Jo Fineran, Betty and I spent lunches together. She had a beautiful baby shower for me when my first child was due. Betty was a fun-loving, caring and very special person. We had a lot of fun and I have very fond memories of your mom. I am so sorry for your loss. Jan (Fox) Rouse
Nancy Roland
09/20/2012
Lorna, I am so sorry to hear about Betty. I am not in town but wanted you to know i will be thinking of you. You know i loved your mother very much, she was a great women in many ways.
Nancy Roland