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ELMA GILMORE Obituary
GILMORE, 81
LAKELAND - Elma E. Gilmore, 81, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on August 11, 2015, after a brave, seven year battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Joseph and Margaret Theresa Finn, her husband Milton Raymond Gilmore Sr., and two brothers. She is survived by her daughter Linda Woodie (Phil), son Milton 'Ray' Gilmore (Melissa), daughter Julie McDonald (Chad), grandchildren, Zachary Gilmore, Alexandra Gilmore, Allison McDonald, Trevor Mc-Donald, and Tristan Gilmore, three sisters, Mary Finn, Catherine Mitzel (Dennis), and Barbara Gilbert (Ray).
Elma was a Girl Scout leader for many years. She worked in the Claims Department at Summit Consulting for 25 years until the age of 72. Elma loved to travel, go to Disney World, and spend time with her grandchildren.
The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support of family and friends and the amazing staff at The Watson Clinic Center for Cancer Care and Research and Palm Terrace of Lakeland.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 16th from 2-4 pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd. The funeral service will be on Monday, August 17th at 10 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Burial Park. Condolences may be offered to the family at gentry-morrison.com
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Lillian Blessing
August 19, 2015
My condolences to you and your family. May warm memories comfort you. I remember Donna speaking of your mother fondly.
August 17, 2015
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, ELMA HAS MISSED AT SUMMIT, SINCE SHE LEFT, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME.DORIE COTHRON
Sandra Knowles
August 15, 2015
Elma always had a smile on her face, which made her shine that much more! I worked with her at Summit and she always made time for everyone. She has been missed. May the LORD provide you with comfort and peace.
andra K.
Jana Cauley
August 15, 2015
Julie & family. I was so blessed to have known and worked with this amazing wonderful woman. She inspired each of us and certainly touched my heart. Loved her and send my prayers and sympathies to her family. She has been missed since she left Summit.
Cheryl Margolis
August 15, 2015
Julie, Linda and Ray. I am sorry for your loss. Elma was a co-worker with me at Summit. Elma always has a smile on her face and willing to help others at any time. Elma will be dearly missed. Praying for your family at this time. I am out of the county at this time. So sorry.
Judy Utz
August 15, 2015
Ray Julie Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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