Vera Lena Gillespie

January 29, 1952 - September 9, 2020

PRINCETON - Vera Lena Gillespie, 68, of Princeton, WV, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 comfortably in her home. Born on January 29, 1952 in Princeton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Buster and Bonnie Billings. Vera graduated from Matoaka High School. Her professional career was largely spent at True Line Incorporated. During her younger years, she worked at M&R Grocery in Matoaka and often reminisced about the joys of the job. She was one classy lady. She was a dedicated follower of the Lord, member of Matoaka Christian Church and had most recently taken leadership of the children’s Sunday School. Vera treasured Christmas, as it was a celebration of Christ and a magical experience for the children. She was known to remind her family – “children make the world go ‘round”. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye. Vera was lovingly known as “Sissie” to many, enjoyed the beach, horse playing with her family and spoiling her precious grandkids, a lover of furry pets, and was always up for an adventure! In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jackie Billings. Vera’s survivors include her sweetheart of 50 years, Dwight “Ike” Cecil Gillespie; one son, Benjamin Dwight Gillespie of Princeton, WV and one daughter, Holly Beth Martin of Washington, DC; three grandchildren, Savannah Hope Gillespie of Princeton, WV, Jackson Scott Martin and Isaac Cole Martin of Washington, DC; one niece, Michelle Marlene Miller and her husband Steve of Bluefield, WV, one great nephew, Steven James Miller Jr of Bluefield, WV, one great niece, Mary Beth Miller of Princeton, WV and her son Markus, great great nephew. Funeral Services will be conducted privately for the family on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Memorial contributions may be made to https://give.ocrahope.org/fundraiser/2907733. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.