June Williams Gillespie, 86, of Delmar passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at her daughter's home in Laurel, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 24, 1938, in Salisbury, Maryland, a daughter of the late Laura Hitchens Williams and W. Samuel Williams, and granddaughter of the late Mayor of Salisbury, I. Virgil Hitchens. June was not only a dedicated supervisor during her long career at K&L Microwave, where she worked for 25 years, but she also shared her caring nature with many as a caregiver after her retirement. After her time at K&L, she spent a decade serving at Food Lion. June was deeply involved in her community, serving as past president of both the Salisbury and county fire departments auxiliaries and Quota International of Salisbury. Her faith was important to her, and she dedicated nine years as the Sunday School Superintendent at Grace Methodist Church in Salisbury, where she fostered a love for learning and community among the children. An adventurous spirit, June loved to travel and lived in various states and even spent three years in New Delhi, India. She had a knack for finding treasures while thrift store shopping and cherished moments spent with her beloved family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Patti Griffin (Tim) of Delmar and Tammi Hudson (Skip) of Laurel; grandchildren, TJ, Lauren, Katelyn, Kyle, Anna, Tyler, Kiera, and Kourtney; 12 great-grandchildren; and father of her daughters, William K. Gillespie of Arizona. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Gillespie, and a brother, Howard Williams. Her daughters were the light of her life, she had a special love for her grandchildren, great grandchildren, New York family, friends and her church. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Methodist Church, 635 E. Church Street in Salisbury. Pastor Chris Guy will officiate. A private memorial graveside service will be held at a later date at Parsons Cemetery, 912 N. Division Street in Salisbury. In memory of Ms. Gillespie contributions may be sent to Grace Methodist Church, 635 E. Church Street, Salisbury, MD 21804. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home of Delmar. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.