Margery Ann Gilmore, born on February 13, 1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, at the age of 82 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Margery was a survivor of September 11, 2001, working in Battery Park. She overcame colon cancer, fifteen years ago, and was bravely battling lung cancer at the time of her passing.
Throughout her life, Margery was a remarkable individual with a fiery spirit. She was known for her kindness, resilience, and strong opinions. Margery had a deep love for reading, was an active member of an investment club, and enjoyed delving into ancestry research.
Professionally, Margery had a diverse career. She was an actress and a proud member of the Actors' Equity Association since August of 1961. Additionally, she served as an Executive Director of law firms in New York City and synagogues in Northern New Jersey. Margery also worked as a legal law assistant in both New York City and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Margery's educational background included graduating from Fort Lee High School in Fort Lee, New Jersey, attending Boston University for her undergraduate studies, and attending a Director Program at New York University.
She is survived by her daughter Bella Yourgules-Scholes, son-in-law Andy Scholes, daughter Kate Beckner, son-in-law Eric Beckner, grandchildren Robert and Jace Scholes, Samantha and Jack Beckner, brother Bruce Gilmore, niece Heather Padilla, niece Suzanne Schmitt, and was preceded in death by both her parents Robert and Goldie F Gilmore, and sister-in-law Darlene.
A gravesite burial will be held at Sharon Gardens Cemetery 273 Lakeview Avenue Valhalla, NY 10595 on Monday May 6, 2024 at 10:30 AM A life celebration in honor of Margery will take place at a later date. Margery's legacy of strength, kindness, and love for her family and community will forever be cherished.
In lieu of flowers we ask that a donation be made to help support a program that helped her as her vision declined which is Meals On Wheels for City of Henderson.
Checks can be made out or payable to
Black Mountain Senior Nutrition
300 S. Racetrack Road Henderson, NV 89015
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