Pearlie B. Gillespie of Abilene, TX entered into the Lord's presence on August 3, 2014 at Abilene Regional Medical Center. A service of praise and celebration will be held at King Solomon Baptist Church 1050 Minda Street in Abilene, TX on Friday August 8, 2014 at 11:00 am, The visitation will also be held at King Solomon Baptist Church on Thursday August 7, 2014 between 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend, Pearlie Gillespie was born December 30, 1936 in Kerens TX, to the union of Leroy and Etta Polk. Pearlie attended elementary and high school in Kerens, TX. Soon after completing high school, Pearlie went to Cosmetology School in Fort Worth, TX. In 1957, she met and married the love of her life Alvas Gillespie in San Diego, CA. In 1960, the family relocated to Oxnard, CA. and to this union came 6 children. As a devoted woman of God, Pearlie continued her faithful service at Saint Paul Baptist Church. In 1985, Pearlie and her family moved to Abilene, TX and became faithful members of King Solomon Baptist church. Her spiritual work continued by participating in the church choir and church activities. Pearlie B. Gillespie of Abilene, TX entered into the Lord's presence on August 3, 2014 at Abilene Regional Medical Center . Pearlie was preceded in death by both parents, Two daughters: Angelene Bradley & Deborah Webster. Three brothers: James Leroy Polk, William Polk, & Raymond Polk. One sister: Rosetta Polk. Pearlie leaves beloved memories to her husband of 57 years Alvas Gillespie (Abilene, TX) Two sons: Ottis (Kristine) Gillespie of Oxnard Ca & Edward (Jackie) Gillespie of Sacramento CA, Two daughters: Paula(Freddie) Taylor of Oxnard CA, & Brenda Gillespie of Abilene, TX. Two son-in-laws: Luman Bradley of Abilene, TX & Roy Webster of Fresno CA. Four sisters: Irma Brown of San Diego CA, Ozella (Crosby) Lindsey of Kerens TX, Ruth Polk of Baltimore, MD. & Irene Coe of Plano, TX. 15 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren, & a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Online condolences may be made at www.dovefuneralhome.net. Services entrusted to Dove Funeral Home.