Nancy L. Gilmore

September 8, 1954 - November 6, 2019

Nancy L. Gilmore, age 65, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away at 5:34 am on Wednesday, November 06, 2019, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. Nancy was born on September 8, 1954 in Granite City, Illinois, the daughter of Jeannette (Straka) Hoedebecke of Edwardsville and the late Clifford Edward Hoedebecke. Nancy married James E. Gilmore on January 12, 1973, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Granite City. James preceded her in death on September 10, 2016. Nancy, is survived by 2 daughters, Jessica Schlechte & husband Jason of Marine, Illinois and Kara Olsen & husband Robert of St. Louis, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, Isaiah & Emma Schlechte, and Francesca & Colette Olsen; 2 brothers, Mark Hoedebecke & wife Jan of Galena, Illinois, Ken Hoedebecke & wife Marjorie of Charleston, Illinois; 1 sister Maureen Worthen & husband Cory of Edwardsville. Besides her father, and husband, Nancy was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford William Hoedebecke. She adored her children & grandchildren and loved spending time with family & friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 12, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, with Rev. Robert J. Jallas officiating. A private burial will follow at a later date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Memorials may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation or ALS Association.