Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late John Franklin and Hulda Jane Shavers Kirk. She attended Bethany World Outreach Church, and was retired from Flexible Technology. She was twice married, first to the late Dennis E. Gilmer.

Surviving in addition to her husband of the home are: a son, Preston E. Gilmer and wife Heidi of Honea Path, a step-son, Derek McAlister of Greenwood, two daughters, Rita Scott and husband Michael of Honea Path, and Tara Boling of Travelers Rest, a brother, Darrell Kirk of Piedmont, two sisters, Carolyn Abbott of Fountain Inn and Marlene Whitworth of Greenville, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. Monday January 21, 2013 at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rickey Knight officiating. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery.

The family is at the home, and will receive friends Monday from 12-2 P.M. at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorials be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com