Betty (Hughes) Gilmore

September 17, 1926 - December 10, 2016

Betty (Hughes) Gilmore, 90 of Moon Township, formerly of Aliquippa died December 10, 2016 at Heritage Valley Sewickley after a brief illness.She was born in San Francisco, CA on September 17, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Jensen) Hughes. At the age of two years Betty travelled with her family from California to Aliquippa, PA in a Model T so her father could take a job at J&L Steel Mill. After graduating from high school in 1943 she took a job in the J&L offices until the war ended. Betty married James W. Gilmore in 1946. He preceded her in death in 2013. In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was also preceded in death by her only brother Thomas J. Hughes who passed away suddenly September 10, 2016.Betty was a willing Meals on Wheels driver for over 25 years. She shared that job with her husband after he retired from A&S Railroad. She resided in Aliquippa (Plan6) until 1962. She moved to Moon Township with her husband and four children until her passing.Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She prepared bountiful holiday meals for all the family to enjoy, always looking forward to visits from her children and grandchildren.Betty is survived by her daughter: Jamie Ebersole, Roaring Spring, PA, Robert (Sandra) Gilmore, Moon Twp., Timothy (Janet) Gilmore, Michael (Jeanne) Gilmore, Ohio Twp. PA. She was also blessed with 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa 724-375-0496. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate a church service honoring Betty’s life at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Woodlawn Church, 2107 McMinn Street, Aliquippa 15001Private interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made if desired to Meals on Wheels or First Baptist Woodlawn Church in memory of Betty.