Judith A. Gillespie
December 15, 1950 ~ September 23, 2021
Judith A. Gillespie 70, passed away September 23, 2021 at St Francis Hospital Indianapolis. Judy was born December 15,1950 in Springfield, MO to the late Edward and Doris (Schmill) Gabonay.
As a child she attended St. Catherine of Siena Grade School in Indianapolis, she then graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in 1968 where she was an avid tennis player. After graduation Judy went on to graduate from IUPUI with a Bachelors degree.
Judy was a homemaker and loved to bake, her family was the center of her world.Judy was a true inspiration to others and always had a can do attitude despite her own physical challenges.
Survivors include daughter Katy Treadwell (Chris), son David Holmes, grandchildren Brayden, Addison and Megan Treadwell, sisters Kathy Cobb (Patrick) Jeanne Gabonay, brother David Gabonay, several nieces and nephews . She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Gillespie, sister and brother-in-law Linda and Mike Holmes and both parents.
Visitation will be held Monday September 27,2021 from 4-8pm and a Rosary service at 7:30pm at O’Riley Funeral Home 6107 S. East St. Indianapolis, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday September 28,2021 at Nativity Catholic Church, 7225 Southeastern Ave Indianapolis, IN 46239. For placing an online memory please visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers please donate to Nativity Catholic Church.
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What a huge void Judy leaves. She and Bill were a part of our village at Holy Name years ago, they were such an endearing couple, always doing for others. She loved/adored you kids and those grandkids, bless you all. RIP Judy, your heavenly wings are ready.
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Judy will be missed by all of us.
May Judy continue to enjoy the rich blessings only God can give and may all who loved her be comforted and consoled at this sad and difficult time.
Judy was such a kind, caring person. She cared for so many people. She loved her children and grandchildren. She and Bill were very involved in St. Vincent DePaul and got many Holy Name parishioners involved in the crop walk. One memory that showed her caring was that she went every afternoon to the nursing home where her grandma resided and brought her a coke and visited with her
Lots of fond memories of Judy over the years at St. Catherine’s GS, Emmerich Manual HS, many summer days spent at Garfield Park tennis courts & cherished CYO experiences shaping us as our friends grew up & never forgotten. Growing up on Garfield Drive meant a special bond as well…Gabonay house will forever be known as The House of Doris & Ed. My Heartfelt Condolences to Judy’s Family & Friends! Jan (Hoeping) Dennin – Cape Canaveral, FL
I was so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. I stayed in touch with her and Katy and David for many years after Linda and Mike passed away. I wish I could get up to Indy for her services but will not be able to do so. She was such a sweet and kind person. My prayers for Katy, David, Kathy, Jeannie and David. Know that she is now enjoying her eternal reward for a life well lived. Pat Hornberger Fischer
With loving memories of Judy. Rest in peace my friend.
So sorry to hear about Judy passing. Judy and Bill were two of the nicest, caring people I have ever known. The world was a better place because of them. My condolences to Katy, David and the rest of the family.
My condolences to all. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to come to the services. I have wonderfully fond memories of Judy. The many baseball games we watched on Saturday afternoons. Judy always beat me in a tennis match. I’ll always remember her as kind and caring. I’m sure Jesus welcomed her into heaven with open arms.