Harriett Quinn Gillispie

Harriett Q. Gillispie, age 96 of Ferrum, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born September 23, 1925 to the late Johnnie and Addie Quinn. She was also preceded in death by her husband Roy B. Gillispie; son Larry B. Gillispie; daughter Carol G. Guilliams; daughter Marie McBride and granddaughter Michele James. Left to cherish her memory includes daughter Judy James (Jeff) of Ferrum; grandchildren Wendy Taylor(Jared) of Oklahoma, Jennifer Peters (Robby) of Ferrum, Melissa Chittum of Ferrum, Ashley Kraft (Mike) of Ferrum, Tammy Turner (Stacey) of Bassett and John McBride of Bassett; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; special nephews Jamie Boyd and Troy Midkiff. A special thank you to Taylor Boyd whom she loved very much. Harriett always loved sewing quilts and afghans. She loved to read her bible and was happiest with family and friends. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Funeral services will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel (Town Chapel) 11:00 a.m. Monday with Pastor Mark Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Quinn Family Cemetery at Maple Grove. Her family will be receiving friends one prior to the service beginning at 10:00 am Monday at Lynch-Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount.