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Becky Gillespie

Becky Lynn Fitch Gillespie, 70, of Raymondville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 27, 2023, in Harlingen. She was the youngest of eight daughters, born on October 14, 1952, in Hallettsville, TX to Theodore and Nettie (Jacobs) Fitch. She worked in the oil and gas industry for over 50 years, enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was an avid reader. She married Donald Gillespie on June 12, 1976, in Edna. The two were married for 44 years until he passed away on March 10, 2020, and we know she is extremely happy to be back with him again.

Becky is survived by: her daughters, Courtney Boenig & husband Dan of Inez and Leslie Gillespie of Raymondville; sisters, Sandra Adamek, Patricia Koop, and Sybil Srp; five grandchildren, Preston Thurman, Katarina Payan, Violet Boenig, Cory Maldonado and Vivian Boenig.

Becky was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; and sisters, Velma Moseley, Ruth Fehr, Doris DeBruhl and Mildred Dolezal.

Funeral Service: 10 am, Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Kubena Funeral Home of Hallettsville. Visitation: 5 pm to 8 pm Wednesday at Kubena Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Preston Thurman, Dan Boe- nig, Vance Wilson, Mike Wilson, Doug Stanford and Miguel Nieto. Officiant: Rev Hollis Hoffman. Memorials: Donor’s Choice. Burial: Salem Cemetery, Ezzell, TX. www.kubenafuneralhome. com

Jackson County Herald Tribune

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