Pictured from left to right: Greg Langeland, Vice Presisdent, Langeland Family Funeral Homes; Barb Gillespie, Volunteer, Heartland Hospice; Dana Naumann, Bereavement Care Coordinator, Langeland Family Funeral Homes.
June 2019
Barb Gillespie
Registered Nurse - Hospice Care Of Southwest Michigan, Rose Arbor
Barb was nominated by Scarlet O'Heran, Volunteer Coordinator - Heartland Hospice
Thank you Barb for your commitment to those you serve!
Barb received The Crystal Heart Award and a gift card to be used for whatever she would like.
Barb has been a volunteer with our organization for almost 16 years. Barb serves in the capacity of friendly visitor of hospice patients. She has an ability to meet patients where they are emotionally and physically. Her dedication, compassion, humility and service is an inspiration to our entire team here at Heartland. She was quoted to say "If I can share one special moment with a person in a song, a story, a laugh, or a smile, to help bring an atmosphere of dignity to a dying patient, then I have been blessed." Barb has walked with over 150 patients to the end of their life, with beauty, grace and love she continues to make a difference in those last days.
-Scarlet O'Heran