It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Gillespie Chastain, age 59 on January 4, 2020. Denise was born in Pasadena, Texas on December 21, 1960 to Gladys and TA Gillespie. Denise was preceded in death by her infant son, Eric Chastain and her mother. She is survived by her husband Dennis, daughters Angela Nicole (Christian Gil) and Linsey Michelle, father TA Gillespie, brothers David (Marnell) and Paul. She is also survived by her very special niece Chloe Gillespie and nephew Clayton Gillespie, Alexandra Henry and numerous cousins and extended family.
From her birth, Denise brought joy to all who knew her with her kind heart and beautiful smile. She grew up in Houston, Texas and attended M.B. Smiley High School and holds the friends she made there close to her heart. Denise was a daughter, sister, wife and mother and her family was always the center of her world. Her daughters, Angela and Linsey were the light of her life. Denise worked in the Texas Medical Center and the hotel industry for many years and her graciousness and work ethic was infectious for all who knew her.