Patricia Ann "Patty" Ann Bray Elliott Hicks Gillespie, age 80, passed away March 22, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Patty was born April 2, 1942 in Dott, WV and was a daughter of the late Fred Harrison Bray and Irene Graham Bray. Patty was very active in Matoaka High School, she was a cheerleader, band member, and received the Balfour Key which was an overall achievement for education and social service. She also received an acting award all while being honored as the class Valedictorian. Patty later attended McLains Business College in Bluefield, WV. Patty enjoyed attending the Princeton Church of God and being blessed with the word of Dr. Hurt's messages. Patty and her daughter, Stacey went on approximately 30 cruises together, including a trips to Spain, Italy Bahamas, through the Panama Canal, and throughout the Caribbean. Her son Scott, grandson Jason, and son-in-law, Jeff were also able to enjoy many of her last cruises together as well.

Patty is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Gillespie who also succumbed to injuries sustained in the same automobile accident on March 16, 2023; previous husbands, David D. Elliott and Charles E. Hicks. Patty was also preceded in death by grandparents, George and Mary Bray and Luke and Ora Agee Graham and one step son, Edward Hicks; aunt, Alma Graham Smith; uncle Billy Allen Graham

Patty is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Elliott Griles; and Stacey Renee Hicks Hajenga and husband, Jeff; son, Scott D Elliott; step children, Brian Gillespie, Brad Gillespie, Kathy Hicks; brother, Fred Harrison Bray II and wife Carolyn; nephew, Fred Harrison Bray II; niece, Alexandra Bray; grandchildren, Tasha, Kim, Jennifer, Brittany, Jason, Grace, Cody, Daytona aka "sissy." She also dearly loved her 20 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 1PM-2PM on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 with the service for both, Patty and her husband, Kenneth beginning at 2PM with Pastor Ray Hurt officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Monte Vista Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Roselawn Funeral Home is serving the Gillespie family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.roselawnmontevista.com.