Sharon Lynne Gillespie, 82, of Bowling Green passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon was born on November 15, 1936 to the late William Robert and Evelyn June (Otley) Gillespie. Sharon is survived by her sons: Brad (Rachel) Eckhart and Brett Eckhart of Bowling Green, his daughter and her beloved Granddaughter Jocelyn Eckhart; Brother Robert (Jean) Gillespie; Aunt Martha Foster; Nephew Adam (Andrea) Gillespie, their sons, Kade and Silas; Niece Michelle Gillespie, her children Keegan and Grace; Cousins Janis Long, Tommy Long, Marilyn Long Smith, Sandie Sanford, Luke Sanford, Haley Sanford, Susan Engle and Sallie Briggs; Along with her parents Sharon was preceded in death by Son Robert W. Eckhart; Daughter Lyndel Avery; Nephews: Richard Alex & Robert John Gillespie as well as many other cherished friends and family.
Sharon was a 1982 graduate of Bowling Green State University. Having been a teacher for many years, she went back to school earning her Bachelors of Science in Education degree. She worked for Petti’s Alpine Village restaurant, the Elks Lodge and GTE as a switchboard operator in Bowling Green. In 1984 she decided to change careers, working as an apartment manager and leasing agent, finishing her 28 year career at Winthrop Terrace Apartments, retiring in 2012. Sharon was a member of the BG Apartment Association, the BGSU Alumni Association, the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed dancing and was a part of Liturgical Dance at Trinity United Methodist as well as Tap Dancing at Julies Dance Studio. Above all she was known for her quick wit, sense of humor, and historic knowledge of all things (and people) in Bowling Green. She loved BG and she maintained friendships of all personalities. Known to always help (or shelter) those in need, she always had a fresh pot of coffee, a listening ear, or an amazing story for all who visited her. She was a Mom to many, she will be dearly missed by all whose lives she touched, including her “Grandmoofs” Fenway Baahk and Tessie.
The family would like to thank St. Clare Commons and Bridge Hospice for their exceptional care.
A Memorial Gathering for Sharon will be held on June 1, 2019 from 12:00 until the time of her Celebration of Life service at 2:00 PM at Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home and Crematory 1460 W Wooster Street P.O Box 648 Bowing Green, Ohio 43402.
Memorial Contribution in Sharon’s honor may be gifted to Bridge Hospice or the Wood County Library, where she spent much time supporting her love of reading.
Hanneman Family Funeral Homes is honored to serve Sharon’s family and encourage those to share a fond memory or condolence by visiting www.hannemanfh.com.
