She was born on March 23, 1949 to the late Jack and Eloise Allen.
She was married to Gary Jackson Gillespie for 12 years. Nancy worked for K-Mart in Matthews until the store closed. She was also a member of Mill Grove UMC. Her hobbies included knitting and computers, but most of all she loved being with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Jackson Gillespie; her brother Jim Allen (Cheryl) of Belmont, NY, her son Mark Higby; daughter Sueanne Rowell and her four grandchildren; Rebekah Higby, C J Rowell, Austin Rowell and Cheyenne Rowell.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. The funeral service will be held 2:00pm Friday, May 8, 2015 at Mill Grove UMC, Hemby Bridge Campus. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn East Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.mcewenmonroechapel.com.