Norma Gilmore
FEBRUARY 14, 1944 – DECEMBER 18, 2022
Norma Gilmore, born Norma Jean Amore on February 14, 1944 in Coshocton,
Ohio. She was one of three children to J. Herbert Amore and Gertrude Roahrig
Amore and remembered by her two sisters, Carol Van Auken and Ellen Gray. She
was a loving wife to Charles Roy Gilmore, deceased in January 2019. She departed
this earthly life on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the age of 78.
She is survived by her son, Anthony (Jodi); and grandchildren, Nicholas and Ashley.
Norma was a wonderful step-mother and was loved dearly by her step-children,
Robert (Lisa), David (Kathy) and Elizabeth Hartsock (Harry); step-grandchildren,
Matthew, Kelly, Mindy, Jessica, Michael, and Sarah; she was loved by all of her
great-grandchildren.
She was involved in many activities that included square dancing, scuba diving,
travel, bicycling, bridge, painting, and social clubs. She was a woman that made you
feel like a dear friend from the time you met her. She is known for her elaborate
costumes with her Key West friends. They were creative, full of color, and inspired
many memories. Norma loved an adventure. Her travels included China, Europe,
and many other countries. She loved Key West and Key West loved her.
Gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in Norma’s memory to St. Jude’s Children
Research Hospital. Give your way to help kids with cancer
at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html.
Norma will be laid to rest in The Woodlands, Texas. There will be a Celebration of
her Life in late March in Key West.