Brevard - Marilyn Ann Wright Gillespie, 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday October 4, 2021. She was born in Texas on November 21, 1933. Her wonderful mother, Mary Lou Brown raised her and three siblings. Identical twin sister Ardath Lynn Wright Rogge, sister Donna Gene Wright Moats and brother Dean Everett Wright. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Hugh Davis Gillespie, her son Gary Keith Gillespie, her mother and siblings. Survivors include a son Allan D Gillespie of Brevard, a son Dennis Gillespie and wife Sheila of Florida, a daughter Brenda Aspray and husband Robert of South Carolina and a daughter Mary Ann Powell and husband Darren of Rosman, ten grandchildren, Wayne Gillespie, Amy Mason, Kelly Gillespie, Lauren Gillespie, Carlton Gillespie, Bridget McCall, Kyle Meece, Nathan Meece, Deanna Powell and Garrett Powell. She was also blessed with eleven great grandchildren. Dreonna Gillespie, Katelyn Gillespie, Ethan Gillespie, Justin Mason, Ciarra Mason, Kaleb Miller, Brayden Ward, MaKenzie Ward, Cameron Ward, Ava Meece and MaKylee Mason. She enjoyed being a housewife and raising her "babies". When she did begin working she started with the Transylvania Vocational Services as a secretary. Later she went on to work for Transylvania Community Hospital in the billing office until retirement. At this time she and Hugh started their travels in their 5th wheel. They went to Florida for a while and then made several cities in Texas their home over the years. She enjoyed traveling so much. In the early 2000s, they made Brevard home again. She loved playing Bingo and going to the Cherokee Casino but her favorite thing to do was to watch her Altanta Braves baseball games. She could sing! What a sweet voice. Her smile was warm and loving and she was always wanting to help others. The last three years she lived at The Oaks of Brevard where she enjoyed the other residents, staff and activities so much. She was a friend to all and will be missed by so many. Funeral services will be held 12noon, Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Moody Connolly Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.