Mary Anne Gilmore was born on June 25, 1934 to Rufus J. and Lillian Keller. She was blessed to have grown up with two sisters, Doris and Barbara and a younger brother, Robert. Mary Anne was called home to be with the LORD on Saturday, July 20,2024. At the age of 9 her mother passed away. Alliene Weir married Rufus, her father, and to this union were born 3 additional children, Phyliss, Ruth and Leslie. On July 4, 1952, Mary Anne Keller married Tommie Gilmore Sr. and to this union was added Johnnie Florence, a daughter from Tommie's previous marriage, and 8 additional children. Tommie Jr., Marilyn, David, Robert, Michael, Jackie, Joanne, and John, were born to this union. Her husband preceded her in death after 30 years of Marriage. Mary Anne attended the Detroit Public School system for most of her education and later moved to Waterford Michigan and received her HS diploma from Waterford High School. Mary Anne was raised in a warm loving family who served God religiously. Her father was a deacon of the church and her parents were a great inspiration in her getting saved. At the young age of 7 she was baptized at Clinton Street Bethlehem Temple Church in the precious name of Jesus and received the infilling of the Holy Ghost. She was very blessed to have been under the leadership of the late Bishop S.N. Hancock. Throughout her life she has served under several pastors. In 1975 she moved to White Cloud, MI and served under Elder Jesse Mason at the People's Baptist Church and served as church secretary and a board member. The church changed its name to Glory of the Latter House Ministries and Mary Anne continued to serve under Pastor Jeff Murchinson. Overall, she has served the Lord and her church community for 83 years.

Mary Anne was also very committed to people and her community as a whole. She worked and served in several community programs and organizations from 2001 to 2016 ( CATS, foster grandparents, senior companions). Mary Anne participated in the PACE program from then until her death. She loved going to the center and was well loved by everyone there. Mary Anne has always been known for having a compassionate heart and a sweet spirit. She was given a party by her children with the title " Have You Ever Met Someone So Nice". Those that have been touched by her life remember the love and kindness that she shared so easily. She loved to study GOD's word and share a word of encouragement with anyone she met. Mary Anne had a keen sense of humor and loved to play games with her family and friends. She was a formidable opponent and often won while sleeping between turns. Scrabble, Hand & Foot, Skip Bo, Uno, Dominoes, Spider Solitaire and word games were her favorites. However, fellowship is what she loved the most along with her many traveling ventures around the country.

She was proceeded in death by her stepdaughter, Johnnie Florence Gilmore, oldest son, Tommie Gilmore Jr. and her granddaughter Megan Nicole Gilmore. Mary Ann leaves to cherish her memory Her children, Marilyn Beeler(Derrick), David Gilmore(Cheryl), Robert Gilmore(Sally) Michael Gilmore(Cynthia), Jackie Mellon, Joanne Gilmore, John Gilmore(Dawn). 12, grandchildren (RobynDenae, Anthony Lee, Derrick- Ricardo, Travis, Tomara Anne, Hunter Renee, Ashley Marie, Michael Christopher, Justin Marcellus, Mia Marie, Malia Marianne, and 18 great grandchildren children. One sister Ruth Anderson (Grant) and one brother, Leslie Keller. One Godson, Sehann Mason. A host of extra special nieces and nephews and her girl posse, Shirley Beeler, Mary Jo Mason, Judy Klammer, and Becky Beets.

FAMILY HOUR : Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 11-12pm at the Inspire Church 918 Garden Street Fremont MI 49412.  HOMEGOING SERVICES : Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12pm at the Inspire Church in Fremont.  INTERMENT SERVICES : 2:30pm at the White Cloud Cemetery in White Cloud.  Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Gilmore family online at www.crandellfh.com.  Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.