Evelyn Williams Gilmore

Evelyn Williams Gilmore obituary, New Orleans, LA

Evelyn Williams Gilmore

Evelyn Gilmore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Professional Funeral Service, Incorporated - New Orleans on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Evelyn Williams Gilmore was born on November 25, 1948 in New Orleans, LA. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Joseph Williams and Louise Gibson Williams; and parents-in-law Henry Gilmore, Jr and Blanche Gilmore. She was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans.
Evelyn leaves to cherish her fond memories, her loving and devoted husband of fifty-two years, Reginald Gilmore, and her loving sisters, Naomi Caldwell Edwards and Arthurine Harris Watson; her brother-in-law, Jeffrey Gilmore (Cheryl Lynn) and sisters-in-law, Jacqueline Gilmore Washington and Karen Gilmore, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Family and friends of the family are invited to her Celebration of Life service on Friday, August 22, 2025, 10:00 am at Professional Funeral Service, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave, NO, LA 70116. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with service to follow. Interment Providence Memorial Park, Metairie, LA
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