Lillian Gilmore

 

Canton – Lillian Rose Gilmore, 87, of Canton passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at Sunset Manor in Canton.

She was born August 28, 1929, in Edwards to Gilbert and Lucille (Callier) Snider.  She married Wiley Warren Gilmore.  He preceded her in death in 1965.

She is survived by five children, Patty (the late Jeff) Reed of Canton, David (Bonnie) Johnson of Peoria, Richard (Darlene) Johnson of Canton, Tim (Betsy) Gilmore of Canton, and Cindy (Patrick) Guerra of Canton; one sister, Beverly Doubet-Osborne of Cuba; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son-in-law, Jeff Reed; and one granddaughter, Phoenix Guerra.

Lillian worked throughout the Brimfield and Peoria areas most of her life.  She worked at Weaver’s in Brimfield from an early age, spent many years managing retail shops in Peoria, including the Salvation Army Store, and also worked in home healthcare.  She was a member of Elmwood United Methodist Church.

Lillian was a fun-loving and energetic soul.  She enjoyed keeping busy.  She loved cooking, camping, music, and traveling.  She especially enjoyed visiting her family in Galveston, TX.  Most of all, she loved her family, and she cherished the time she got to spend with all of her grandchildren.

Cremation rites have been accorded.  Graveside services, at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, will be announced at a later date.  Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements. 

Memorials, made to the family, can be delivered or mailed to Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.

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