Carolyn Kay Gillispie

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Carolyn Kay Gillispie, 74, of Lincoln passed away September 15, 2023. Born May 4, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, NE to Harley and Eunice (Ragland) Francisco.

Carolyn was a health tech for Lincoln Public Schools.

Family members include her husband, Timothy; daughter Trisha (Jerry) Hendrix; son Terry (Tracy) Gillispie; grandchildren Cayden, Trenton (Janelle), Breanna, Brendon, Briana (Jerry), Bailey, and Kaylee; great grandchildren Blake, Brooklyn, Briana, Ayden, Audriana, Emoree, Sawyer, Stacey, Ezra, Tristan, and Taurean; brothers David (Judy), Hurley, Randy, and Lloyd; sisters Nancy (Victor), Phyllis (Leo), and Beverly (Marvin); numerous nieces and nephews,

Preceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Judy and Ray Tontegode, sister-in-law Ladonna Francisco.

Graveside service: 9:30 am Thursday, September 21, 2023, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6800 S. 14th St., meet at gate #2, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am at Indian Hills Community Church, 1000 S. 84th St.

Memorials may be given to the family.

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Services

September21

Graveside Service

9:30 am CST

Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery

6800 S. 14th St., Lincoln, Nebraska (meet at gate #2)

September21

Memorial Service

11:00 am CST

Indian Hills Community Church

1000 S. 84th, Lincoln, Nebraska

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October 4, 2023

Carolyn was so kind to me, always. When I taught at Belmont, I was often pretty stressed and her lovely smile and kind words really helped me get through the days. She was a blessing. I’m sorry for your loss.

– Colleen Christensen

September 21, 2023

We had a great time together! I remember walking early morning (5:00) and I carried a Wand made of Walnut. We had a person coming up behind us on 14th street and I always had the wand hidden in my sleeve. As the person came closer I let the wand come down and scared him. He said “I just want to get ahead of you”. That STICK was made of solid walnut. We had a great time together and I will miss her laughter and the years of growing our kids together.

– Margaret A. French (Peggy)

September 20, 2023

Tim & Family. We are saddened to hear of Carolyn’s passing. Erika, Nick & I send our condolences to you, Tricia, Terry and extended family. We have many fond memories of her. Heavens gained another angel.