BALLSTON SPA — Ann Louise Gillie, 88, passed away September 11 at her Ballston Spa home with her loving Family at her side.
She was born on April 19, 1926 in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of Austin Holden and Augusta(Freeman) Holden.
Ann graduated from South Glens Falls High School, class of 1945. Upon graduating from high school, Ann continued her education attending Nyack Missionary College.
Ann worked at SS. Kresege Dept. Store, Wiggans Ice Cream Store and was assistant manager of Fanny Farmer Candy Store before becoming a school bus and staff car driver for Ballston Spa School District.
Ann enjoyed doing ceramics, cake decorating, sports, and she served many years as a youth group leader at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Ballston Spa.
Ann is survived by her beloved husband, Roy Gillie; son, Daniel Gillie; daughters, Heidi Hickok (John), Cindy Houdeshell (Tim); nine grandsons; five granddaughters; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Austin and Augusta Holden; half-sisters, Addy and Beatrice; sisters, Evelyn, Georgia, Florence; brother, Austin Holden; and grandson Michael Gillie.
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