Sue Gilmer Obituary
Sue was born on May 25, 1938, in York, Pennsylvania to Eugene and Elizabeth (Loveland) Quarry.
She enjoyed gardening, painting, cross stitching, canning and quilting. Sue enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her wonderful family. She was a member of New Richland Baptist Church.
Sue is survived by her daughters, Kim Russell of Sulphur Springs, Texas and Cindy Miller (Mike) of Louisiana; son, Ronald Leisey (Rowena) of Pennsylvania; adopted daughter, Simone Williams; twelve grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Gilmer; parents, Eugene and Elizabeth Quarry; daughter, Beth Leisey; son Bill Leisey; and son-in-law, Tom Russell.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tapp Funeral Home.
The online register can be signed at www.tappfuneral.com
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419 Gilmer St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
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