She was born September 6, 1926 to George and Louise (Roeske) Stevens in Normal, IL. She married Robert H. Gilmore February 4, 1948 in Bloomington. He preceded her in death February 1, 1991.
She is survived by daughter Janet (Steve) Dressler of El Paso, IL, son Dan (Cindy) Gilmore of Carlock, IL, daughter Connie (Jeff) Hargis of Normal, Il; three granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers George and Ralph Stevens, and infant daughter Linda Louise.
Ada attended Normal Community High School. She worked at Rodgers Grocery Store and State Farm Insurance until becoming a homemaker and mother. She was a member of the Church of God and later a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Heyworth. She was a woman of strong faith who knew and loved the Lord. Over the years she did a lot of volunteering for her church, taught Sunday school classes and was involved in the ladies’ ministry. She was a wonderful mother with a loving, kind spirit. Always willing to listen and lend a helping hand or offer words of encouragement for anyone in need. She was a blessing to all who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed.
Special thanks to all of the staff and caregivers of The Village at Mercy Creek, Dr. Stephen Kindred and Marsha Atkins, NP. Thanks for all the love and support from special friend Laurie Laver.
Funeral service will be Saturday August 10, 2019 10 a.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Pastor Spencer McPheron and Pastor Richard Gray will officiate. Burial to follow in East Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ada’s name to Full Gospel Tabernacle: 107 E Newton St. Heyworth, IL.
Online condolences may be left at www.eastlawnmemorial.com.
