Mary B. Gillaspie

Mary B. Gillaspie
October 02, 1912 - March 06, 2012
North English, Iowa
Mary Turner Gillaspie, 99, died March 6, 2012 at the English Valley Care Center, North English, Iowa. Mary Belle Turner was born October 2, 1912 in Monroe County, Iowa to Bertha Trowbridge Turner and Earl C. Turner. She graduated from Albia High School in 1931 and taught at Spencer Country School at Hiteman. She married Grover Gillaspie on April 23, 1932 in Milan, Missouri. Grover and Mary farmed in Blakesburg, Albia, and Pulaski areas. After Grover's death Mary remained on the Pulaski farm until fall 2001 when she moved to Williamsburg, Iowa. She became a resident of English Valley Care Center, July 2003. She is survived by sons, David of Hiawatha and John of Williamsburg, one daughter, Lela Rose Sherman of Pulaski, eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren and one sister Corena Davis of California. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Sam and Earl, and one sister Betty Christler and son-in-law William Sherman. She was cremated with committal services at Eslinger Cemetery, Albia Iowa at a later date. Powell Funeral Home North English is assisting the family. Messages and tributes may be sent at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.