Sally J. Gillespie, 80, of Howard, died April 30, 2021. Â
She was born Feb. 16, 1941, in Englewood to Howard and Zelma Lindsay and was raised in Peetz. Â
She married Bob Gillespie May 26, 1958, Memorial Day, in Howard. Â
Together the Gillespies resided and raised their family in the community. Â
Friends and family said Mrs. Gillespie was a loving and devoted mother of three sons and beloved grandmother to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Â
They said she is remembered for her love of music and God-given talent to sing and play the piano. Â
Mrs. Gillespie sang and played piano in her community for many years, taught music at Cotopaxi High School and in the Howard and Coaldale community