Annie Horton Gillispie, 91 of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was the wife of the late Carleton "Buddie" Gillispie for over 68 years. Born in Amherst County on June 13, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Eva Crouch Horton. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Brenda (newborn) and Dianne Spence; four brothers, and five sisters. Annie was retired from General Electric and was a longtime member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Gary Gillispie and his wife, Ardith of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Jeff Spence (Nancy), Jason Spence (Jane), Amy Grant (Dwayne), Ivy Noel, and Andrea Harris (Allen); 11 grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service by the Rev. Ron Litten with burial to follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends an hour before the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider Fort Hill UMC, 106 Oakridge Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com