Chalice Gilmore

Chalice Gilmore, age 87, of Louisburg, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, August 7, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Dr., Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 am, also at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Louisburg Cemetery.

Chalice was born on November 8, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of George and Mary (Coxen) Bridges. She lived in Washington State as a child before moving back to Kansas City her freshman year of high school. Chalice attended Wyandotte High School where she met her future husband, Eugene "Gene" Gilmore. She graduated with the class of 1953.

Chalice and Gene were married on November 14, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri. From this union they had four daughters; Lisa, Christa, Sherri and Melissa. They were happily married for 70 years.

Chalice was a huge baseball fan, win or lose, she always cheered for the Kansas City Royals. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, The Red Hat Society and could be found every week at the Senior Center playing bridge. Chalice was very talented; she loved to quilt, especially for her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Bridges, and granddaughter, Sarah Schmollinger.

Chalice is survived by the love of her life, Gene Gilmore, four daughters; Lissa Gilmore, Christa (Paul) Kramer, Sherri (Dan) Dennis and Melissa (Max) Schmollinger, nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, as well as many other extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made payable to Interim Hospice, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, PO Box 669, Louisburg, Kansas 66053.