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Erin Gilmore Obituary
June 11, 1976 - February 6, 2024
Cary, North Carolina - Erin Jean Gilmore, 47, of Cary, NC passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024.
She was born in Bloomington, IL in 1976 to Barbara and David Gilmore. Erin spent most of her childhood and adult life in Charlotte, NC where she graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and completed a diploma program at Central Piedmont Community College. Erin earned her Gold Award in Girl Scouts and competed in Special Olympics swimming for many years.
Erin is survived by parents, Barbara and David Gilmore, sister, Andrea (David) Morgan, brother, Kelsey (Jennifer) Gilmore, her niece and three nephews, and many friends.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center in Cary, NC from 2:00-4:00 PM.
In lieu of gifts, please donate in her memory to Special Olympics North Carolina https://sonc.net/support/give/
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Jennifer Mangold
February 24, 2024
I will always remember when Erin and I were in GirlScouts together when we were in grade school. Erin was such a delightful little girl. Her smile was so contagious. Erin was such a sweet and kind girl. My condolences to the family. May God comfront you and the family through these difficult times.
Jennifer Coleman Mangold
February 24, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Marsha Todd
February 12, 2024
Dave, Barb & Family
Everyone who knew and loved Erin will be affected by her passing. My heart aches for all of you.
Sending healing thoughts & love,
Marsha Todd
Mel and Michele Goldstein, Jeannie and Jeremy.
February 12, 2024
What we loved about Erin, besides her incredibly quick sense of humor, was the element of surprise she carried with her, defying expectations at every turn. When she was going to visit some city or landmark, Erin learned everything she could. I watched her be the only person ask cogent questions at a visit to the Hunley in Charleston. I could see the surprise in the eyes of the other visitors. With Erin affection earned affection and our whole family will miss her terribly and cherish the memories we hold. To the entire Gilmore family we want you to know we share your pain.
February 11, 2024
Barb, Dave, Andrea and Kelsey I am so sorry to hear about Erin. Our family has such fond memories of her and your family. Knowing Erin and your family brought us such pleasure- she was a gem! Please know we are thinking of all of you. Love, Joanne& John Longo
Kathy Bender
February 11, 2024
Dear Barbara, David, and Kelsey,
Our sincere sympathy goes out to all of you on the passing of Erin. Our family has many fond memories of swim meets and happy times at Waverly where it was always a joy to mingle with Erin and all of you. Erin´s bright smile will always be remembered!
The Benders - John, Kathy, Kate, and Tim
Elaine Lord
February 11, 2024
David, Barbara and each of your family members I wanted to express my sincere sympathy to all of you. I hope you remember me. We met through living in College Downs and also both David and my late husband Dennis taught at UNCC. And the best memory I have of our relationship was babysitting Erin a few times and what a joy she was. Hope we can reconnect by phone sometime soon. Elaine Lord
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