She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Emily Wilkins as well as her loving husband, Paul Davis Gillespie.
She leaves behind to mourn and celebrate her life her sons, Paul and Steven Gillespie; grandchildren, Brandon Gillespie, Cameron Gillespie, Joshua Gillespie, and Nicole Feliciano; great grandchildren Raelyn Feliciano and Creed Feliciano; niece Leisa Wilkins and other family and friends.
Emily was proud to serve as a teacher and minister, and will be missed by all who knew her.