Arla Cleo (nee Gillespie) Hess of Batavia, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the age of 65. Born on June 6, 1957, in Cincinnati, OH.

Loving mother of Shawn E. (Jody) Gillespie Sr., Joshua Page and the late Tonya M. Rossman. Caring grandmother Shawn E. (Kylie) Gillespie Jr., Angel (Christian) Berry, Travis Gillespie, Curtis (Sierra) Hess, Dustin (Breanna) Rossman, Austin (Brianna) Rossman, Riley and Aiden. Proud great-grandmother of Cameron Berry, Aaliyah and Peyton Rossman, Carter and Mika Rossman. Dear sister of Bernice, Kathy, Leslie, Betty, Lisa and Billy Ray. Cherished daughter of the late William E. Gillespie and Vida Mae (nee Miller) King. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends.

A private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.