Lenore Elizabeth Zimmerman Bryden

Lenore Elizabeth Zimmerman Bryden, 63, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, June 16th, 2025, at her home.

Lenore was born on September 21st, 1961, in Union County, New Jersey to Gene Zimmerman and Diane Gatlin. She is preceded in death by her former husband, John Bryden, and her father, Gene Zimmerman.

Lenore graduated in 1979 from West Morris Central High School. She was a machinist at Caterpillar in Sanford, NC. She has also done retail management for WalMart. She loved going to the beach and watching the dolphins. She never met a stranger. Lenore was very crafty and loved making things. Besides her children and family, she loved her cats. She was a very spiritual person.

Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Diane Gatlin; her stepfather, Jay Gatlin; her three daughters, Laina Peck-Bostwick, Christina Jenrette, and Julie Bilello; her son, Tyler Bryden; her six grandchildren; her brother, Gary Zimmerman; and her stepsiblings, Wendy, Kelli, and Brian Gatlin.

A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Go FundMe at https://gofund.me/fe6ba3dd.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Bryden family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com