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Stacey Rachelle Meade Gillespie

April 3, 1969 - October 17, 2022

Stacey Rachelle Gillespie, age 53, of Charlotte, North Caroline transitioned to be with the Lord Monday, October 17, 2022 after a gradual decline in health.  Stacey was born April 3, 1969 in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Stacey graduated from Old Dominion University.  She then began her career at Bank of America where she met the love her life Corey S. Gillespie.  Stacey enjoyed travelling and she lived life to the fullest.

Stacey was preceded in death by her niece, Casey Gaines and Grandmothers, Mamie Meade and Mary Gaines.

Stacey leaves to cherish memories her loving husband of 22 years, Corey S. Gillespie; her mother and father, Florence Gaines and Edward Gaines; five brothers Keith Meade, Edward Gaines, Jr., Travis Gaines (Shannon), and Tyrese Gaines; two sisters Trevenia Love (Maria) and Sanobria Gaines; three nephews Tyler and Khai Gaines and Braeden Love, God daughter Ariyanna Boose,  Mother and Father in Love, Arshea B. Gillespie and Calvin C. Gillespie; Sister in Love, Calvia S. Gillespie; Aunts and Uncles, Adlean Meade, Shirley and Thomas Penn, Charlie and Helen Meade, Larry and Linda Meade, Ronald and Lorraine Meade, Donald and Carolyn Meade, Marvin Meade, Marion and Andrew Baker and Priscilla Meade (Stephanie Wright); Aunts and Uncle in Love Ronald Hancock, Lucille Hancock, Peggy H McKay. Ann Pearl Brigman.  A host of cousins, relatives and friends to include Cousin in Love Tanya White and two very close friends Kimberly Parsons-Smith and Monique Yates.

A funeral service will be conducted 1:00 pm Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Oak Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, October 21, 2022 at Tharp Funeral Home Madison Heights Chapel.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.

Condolences & Tributes

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Cory, You and your family are in my prayers. Stacey was such an amazing young woman. She was so much a part of my life and my family. She was like a daughter and so loving and kind. Words cannot describe my love and admiration for Stacey and you. God is able and he will see you through this period of loss for Stacey is at peace now.

Posted by Sharon Yates on October 22, 2022

Prayers and condolences to Corey and the family. I worked with both of them at Bank of America. I remember Stacey's smile and just being a sweet young lady.

Posted by Tish Woodlin Norfleet on October 21, 2022

Stacey was truly a wonderful person. She changed my life not only as my supervisor but as my mentor. She seen my potential and helped me reach my goals thru kind words, hard truths, and an abundance of knowledge. I will truly miss her and pray for her Husband and family.

Posted by Tiauna C on October 21, 2022

Corey and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Posted by Lisa Matthews on October 20, 2022

Corey and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Posted by Lisa Matthews on October 20, 2022

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