MELANEY KAY GILLASPIE, 48

Melaney Kay Gillaspie, 48, an assistant professor of educational curriculum and instruction at Old Dominion University since 1999, died June 6 at the home of her parents in Graham, Texas.

She had recently resigned from the university due to failing health and moved to Texas to be near her family.

Gillaspie received her doctorate in curriculum and instruction from the University of Texas at Austin and both her master's degree in curriculum and instruction and her bachelor's in religious education from Baylor University.

She taught at St. Edward's University in Austin and the University of Texas for one year prior to coming to Old Dominion.

Condolences may be sent to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Antle, at P.O. Box 208, Graham, TX 76450.