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Shirley Jean Gilmore
1939 - 2025
BORN
1939
DIED
2025
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Shirley Gilmore Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Jean Gilmore, a beloved sister, aunt and friend. Shirley died peacefully at her home in Brandon, MS on August 25, 2025.
Shirley was born on October 30, 1939, in Vicksburg, MS to Walter Oscar and Elsie Estella Flowers of Carlisle, MS. She married the love of her life, Charles L. Gilmore of Clinton, MS, on September 24, 1960. Shirley graduated from Port Gibson High School and went on to get an Associate of Arts Degree from Co-Lin Community College. She loved to travel, watch football and spend time with her family. Shirley had a fierce love for her twin brothers, her husband, her family and friends. She was truly a remarkable woman and will be dearly missed.
Shirley is survived by her brother, Ronnie Flowers(Betty); her nephews, David Flowers, Timmy Harrell, and Craig Flowers; her nieces, Angie Flowers- Redding, Lisa Flowers-Sojourner, and Avery Flowers- Keslinger, and sisters-in-law, Helen Flowers and Betty Flowers. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Oscar and Elsie Flowers, her husband, Charles Gilmore, her sister, Joyce Flowers and her brother, Donnie Flowers(Helen).
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 4:00 pm. until 6:00 pm., at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home located at 201 Hinds Blvd., Raymond, MS 39154.
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