Dorothy Jean Gilmore, 91, Raytown, MO, passed away July 8, 2015. Visitation will be 10 – 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO. Interment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Dorothy was born May 23, 1924 in Kansas City, MO. She was a member of the Emig Silver Cross Circle of the International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons since 1968, serving in many capacities including President. She also served as President of Kansas City Union, Secretary and President of Missouri Branch, and Secretary and President of the International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Gilmore, brother George Hart and her beloved dog Jingles. She is survived by her four children: Cheryl Naegler, Marilyn Gilmore, Janet (Alan) Larned, William J. (Renee’) Gilmore Jr, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to King’s Daughters Home, 620 W. Boulevard, Mexico, MO 65265 or International Order of King’s Daughters & Sons, PO Box 1017, Chautauqua, NY 14722.
