Bobbie B. Gillespie -
Easley
Leila Bobbie Batson Gillespie, 68, of 311 Hill Street, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville.
Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late C.H. and Leila Fuller Batson. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Gillespie is survived by her husband, James E. Gillespie of the home; two sons; Larry and Lee Gillespie of Easley; one daughter, Joyce Ross of Piedmont; three brothers, Lewis Batson of West Union and Dewey (Snake) Batson of Easley and Johnny Batson of Westminster; one sister, Grace Breazeal of Dacusville; eleven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gillespie was predeceased by two daughters, Doris Robinson and Debbie Gillespie; a brother, Calvin Batson and one grandchild, Stanley J. Robinson.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home - Downtown, officiated by Rev. Charlie Bishop. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 3:00 p.m until 5:00 p.m.
The family is at the home of a daughter at 106 Robin Ridge Circle, Piedmont.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home - Downtown, which is assisting the family.