Mrs. Patricia Gilmore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Patricia Gail Hampton Gilmore was born January 6, 1959 in Columbia, South Carolina to Rosena (Blakely) and late James Hampton. She departed this life to be with the Lord on September 26, 2017. "Gabby", as she was affectionately know, attended the public schools of District One in Richland County. She graduated with the class of 1976 from Dreher High School where she excelled in her academics. After graduation, she furthered her education at the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Gilmore was employed at the South Carolina Highway Department and Budget and Control Board Internal Audit Department where she retired after many dedicated years of service. Though retired, she returned to work as an office Manager for the University of South Carolina Career Center. Gabby, loved family and friends unconditionally and was a true, anchored woman of God who loved unconditionally. She was giving, selfless, caring, ambitious and a blessing to be around. She always greeted everyone with a smile that affected so many people. Though she was soft spoken, her presence loudly spoke of her heart. Her problems were faced with prayer in pursuit of God's wisdom. Left to cherish precious memories are: her husband, Leroy Gilmore; children Dayetta Gilmore, Daniel Leroy Gilmore and Denise (Omare) Gilmore-Brown; two beautiful granddaughters, Zuri and Zaria Gilmore; mother, Rosena Hampton; siblings, Andrenia Spann, Judy Hampton, Vinson (Marilyn) Hampton and Deborah (Dennis) Parrett; two special sister-in-law, Clayetta "Clay" Thomas and Barbara Smith; nieces, Tammy (Kelvin) Frierson, Chabrina Smith, Marlania Hampton and DeShaun and Delana Parrett; a nephew, William Joseph Spann, II; two great nephews, a great niece and a host of other loving relatives and friends who know Gabby is in Heaven smiling down on us.

Mrs. Patricia Gilmore

January 6, 1959 - September 26, 2017