Elaine Gillespie, 71, of Geneva, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland.

She was born November 18, 1937 to Rachael (Dodge) & Orville Wright and married James Gillespie on June 13, 1986 in Geneva.

Formerly worked in housekeeping at Memorial Hospital of Geneva. She also worked at Golden Kettle and Howard Johnsons.

She was a 1955 Graduate of Geneva High School. She was a member of Gateway Church and worked for the Ashtabula County Board of Elections. She enjoyed going out to dinner and traveling.

She is survived by 1 Son, Patrick (Dot) Hutzell of Lawrenceville, GA;

1 Step-Son, James (Mary) Gillespie, Jr. of Meadville, PA;1 Sister, Kim (Dale) Dunford of Jefferson; 4 Brothers: Rev. Brian (Rev. Patsy) Wright of Geneva, Lewis (Margaret) Wright of Melbourne, FL, Larry (Carol) Wright of Geneva, Thomas (Carole) Wright of Jefferson; 2 Grandchildren, Michelle (Kevin) Wapnieski and Jeremy (Sherri) Hutzell;3 Step-Grandchildren

6 Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James

Friends will be received 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2008, at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio.

Rev. Donald Hammer of Gateway Church will be officiating.

Final Resting Place will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.

Contributions may be made to Gateway Church, 2300 Austinburg Road, Ashtabula, OH 44004.