Brenda Lee Hanlon

On Aug. 8, 2025, we learned that we had lost our mother, Brenda Lee Hanlon.

She was born Dec. 12, 1957, to Ann Ruth (Scott) and Kenneth Gilmore. She was named by her big sister, Kathy and was the proud big sister of her brothers Kenneth and Glenn.

Our Mother tried her very best in this life and it was a tough one for her. All of her girls loved her more than she could have ever imagined.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her brother Glenn.

She is survived by her loving daughters Shannon, Nicole and Maria and their partners as well as eight beautiful grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Kenneth Gilmore, Kathy Papamatheakis and their partners, as well as many nieces and nephews that she loved very much. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider making a donation in the local area to The Survivor Empowerment Center (Carbondale). We will miss you always and forever, Mom. You will always be our "Molly girl".

In the stillness of the morning and the quiet of the night

My heart seeks signs from you, my wish to know that you're alright

I see your face in everything

songs, memories, the gentle breeze coming in to alight

Sometimes I think I hear an answer, a butterfly, a bird in flight.

Your face is amongst the stars now, I hope your soul is free

Although in my hardest times, I wish it could have stayed for me.

All I wish is peace for you, that somehow you're still there

We spend our lives filled with hope

For the people and things we love

Sometimes that love and hope is simply not enough.

Though we didn't get to have that, not meant to be in this same life, I hope you see and hear me now and know how very much I cared.

(ST 2025)