Margie Ruth Gipson Gillespie, 90, of Tullahoma, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in the Prairie Plains Community of Coffee County on Oct. 12, 1935, to the late Jess and Maggie (Coker) Hill. After working at Lanier for many years, Margie became a dedicated homemaker. She was the master of many trades, winning several ribbons for quilting and sewing, as well as clothing she made being featured in Singer Sewing Machine books. Margie enjoyed working in the garden and cooking…she made the best fried pies. A sports enthusiast, she cheered for the Tennessee Volunteers, as well as the Atlanta Braves. She cherished her beloved family and the time spent together, especially taking pictures of them. She was one of a kind and her family will miss her loving nature and generosity of time that Margie so willingly gave. She loved the Lord and was a devoted member of Hickerson Station Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, J.D. Gipson who passed away in December of 1988, and Richard Gillespie who passed away in June of 2016; daughter, Jaye Denise Gipson; brothers, Doc Hill, J.M. Hill, Eillis Hill, John Hill, and Eugene Hill; and sister, Orene Perry.

Margie is survived by her sisters, Jennie Mae Branch and Elsie Champion; son, Joey Gipson; granddaughter, Lindsay Anne Gipson; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 27, 2026, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Patrick Phillips and Bro. Bill Walkup officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd with Jay Phillips, Peyton Phillips, Matthew Gluch, Bob Martin, Bobby Gipson, and Dakota McKinney serving as pallbearers. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

Moore-Cortner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tullahoma News – April 29, 2026