Georgiann "Gee" Gillespie, 64, of East Moline, IL passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. 

Georgiann was born on November 16th, 1957, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of George and Ella Jo Gillespie

She graduated Springfield High School in 1975 and while in Springfield, she enjoyed decorating cakes, being a candy striper at St. John's hospital and a florist at Jean's.  She was a lover of disco and enjoyed dancing and participating in dance competitions.  (and loved Elvis)

In October of 1977 she and her family all moved to the Quad Cities. June of 1978 she was in a car accident which by all science and medicine should had turned out very differently, she  survived and God blessed her and her family and gave us 44 bonus years with her. She had touched so many lives at Generations nursing home and Aspen Rehab facility. She was the social butterfly and loved her family at Aspen Rehab. Georgiann will be dearly missed and always remembered for her genuine smile that could light up the room and her laugh that was contagious. 

Georgiann was predeceased by her father George Gillespie. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Jamie) King of Colona, IL. Granddaughter Emilly (Tim) Schanken of Geneseo, IL. Sisters Sue (Curtis) Hanson of Moline, IL. Janie (Richard) Davis of Carterville, IL. Brother Chuck (Theresa) Gillespie of Rock Island, IL. Her mother Ella Gillespie of Moline, IL. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Georgiann requested a celebration of life be held in her honor as opposed to traditional funeral services. We request all of Georgiann’s family and friends to join us in celebrating her life in Colona, IL  (private invitation to follow on place) on Saturday June 11th, 2022 at 2 pm.

In her honor, we are requesting all to wear purple her favorite color.

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