SIMPSONVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA — The Greenville-area community is facing reports of the death of Dr. Laurie Gillespie, a psychologist whose professional work focused on children, adolescents and families.

Gillespie was professionally identified as Laurie Dickson-Gillespie, PhD, and was associated with psychological assessment and behavioral-health services in Simpsonville.

At the time of publication, however, important details surrounding her reported death remain unclear. No reliable public obituary or funeral-home announcement confirming the circumstances of her death could be located.

Who Was Dr. Laurie Gillespie?

Dr. Laurie Dickson-Gillespie was a child and adolescent psychologist based in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Her professional work included neuropsychological, psychological, developmental and psycho-educational testing. Her services were aimed at helping families understand children’s developmental, learning and behavioral needs and determine appropriate treatment and support.

Her professional profile states that she earned a PhD in Child/School Psychology from an APA-accredited program at McGill University in Montreal in 2005.

She also worked with families dealing with issues involving autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and other developmental or behavioral concerns.

Her Work With Children and Families

Gillespie’s career centered heavily on assessment and treatment planning for children and adolescents.

Her approach emphasized providing families with understandable evaluations and practical recommendations that could be used at home and in school settings. Her work could also involve referrals to other health professionals when additional services were needed.

A 2026 family fundraiser involving a child who had undergone an evaluation with Dr. Gillespie described her as wonderful and noted that she had conducted the child’s autism assessment.

What Has Been Reported About Her Death?

Reports circulating online state that Dr. Gillespie has died, but the available accounts do not agree about the circumstances.

One online report claims she was 61 and died June 18, 2026 following complications from pneumonia. Another recent report makes a different claim about the manner of death.

Those conflicting accounts have not been independently established through a funeral-home obituary, official family announcement or other authoritative source located during this review.

For that reason, the cause and manner of death should be regarded as unconfirmed unless the family or an authoritative authority releases additional information.

Remembering Dr. Gillespie

For families who encountered her through psychological evaluations and developmental assessments, Dr. Gillespie’s professional legacy was centered on helping children and giving parents a clearer understanding of their children’s needs.

Her work in neuropsychological and developmental testing placed her in a field where careful assessment can help families navigate educational, behavioral and developmental challenges.

The Simpsonville and greater Greenville communities may learn more about her passing as relatives or professional colleagues release additional information.

Funeral and Memorial Information

No verified funeral, visitation or memorial-service arrangements were located at the time of publication.

Any future arrangements should be confirmed through the family or the funeral home handling her services.

Details at a Glance

Disclaimer

This article is based on information publicly available at the time of publication. Reports concerning Dr. Laurie Gillespie’s death contain conflicting details, and the cause, manner, exact date and other personal circumstances have not been independently confirmed through an authoritative obituary or family announcement. Readers should await information released by her family, representatives or the funeral home handling her arrangements. Details may change as additional information becomes available