Ruhama Lee Gillespie

May 17, 1945 - August 13, 2015

Ruhama Lee Gillespie, 70, a Ft. Myers, FL resident since 2009, formerly of Casselberry, FL passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 in Ft. Myers. She was born May 17, 1945 in Winchester, IN to Raymond and Irene Strahan, now deceased.

Ruhama was of the Baptist faith. She was a certified portrait painter and teacher. She was the love of her beloved husband’s life and will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her husband of thirteen years, Blaine E. Gillespie of Ft. Myers; two sons, Pogie Shannon and Mike Shannon both of Winchester, IN; as well as seven grandchildren.

No formal services are planned at this time. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL.

Memorial contributions in memory of Ruhama L. Gillespie are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 4575 Via Royale, Suite # 110, Ft. Myers, FL 33919 or Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ft. Myers, is entrusted with final care.

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