Jeannette Ruth Kirk Gillies

February 15, 1915 - March 8, 2021

TECUMSEH– Jeannette Ruth Kirk Gillies, age 106, passed away on March 8, 2021. Jeannette was born in Adrian, Michigan on February 24, 1915, to James Ralph and Frances M. (Baldwin) Kirk. She married Bennie F. Gillies on August 29, 1942, and he preceded her in death in 1997. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1933 and Adrian College in 1937 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in teaching. She taught at Henry Ford’s School of Home Arts from 1937 – 1941 and worked in the credit department of Henry Ford Hospital from 1941-1944. She also taught at Tecumseh Junior High from 1967-1977. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tecumseh since 1953, the Golden Cross Circle of the Presbyterian Church and served as a Sunday school teacher as well as terms as deacon and ruling elder. Jeannette became a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority while at Adrian College and was an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni in Adrian. She was a member of the Lakes Preservation League and Lakes Card Club at Devils Lake. She is survived by her two sons: Douglas E. (Barbara) Gillies of Manitou Beach, MI and Charles (Randy) Gillies of Berkley, MI; three grandchildren: Laurie (Matthew) Dewitz, Jeffrey (Chasity) Gillies, and Logan (Michael) Gallagher; seven great grandchildren: Luke and Nolan Gallagher, Natalie and Jillian Dewitz, and Aiden, Williem and Robbert Gillies; and two nieces: Mrs. Elaine Phillips and Mrs. Julie Holtz. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, brother, James Baldwin Kirk, and nephew, James William Kirk. A special thank you goes to the staff of Fieldstone in Tecumseh and Careline Hospice. Arrangements are being handled by Wagley Funeral Home and there will be a private memorial service for family with Reverend Cathi King of the First Presbyterian Church in Tecumseh. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.