Joy Glendean Gilmore

Joy Glendean Gilmore, 86, passed away April 11, 2025 peacefully in her sleep. Joy was born in Liberty Hill, TX June 26, 1938 To Buck and Lorene Glosson. Sister Vern Wright and brother James Glosson, along with son Gilbert Gilmore preceded her in leaving this life.

Joy loved the Lord and lived a life for Him from an early childhood. By the time she turned 21 she had 3 sons. Her life revolved around the Lord, her family, and friends. She instilled in her sons how to pray and how to live for Christ. Many times the car radio was off and she sang hymns and choruses as we travelled. She instilled in her sons the importance of being respectful, of how to treat ladies, how to keep a home clean and tidy. But she also taught her three sons how to have fun; sleeping in the yard, nights on Galveston beach, catching fireflies, and how to live a great life.

Joy worked for the US Postal Service. She began her career in the old downtown Austin Post Office sorting letters. Her career took off when she earned a promotion to supervisor for Joe Wiley in Cedar Park. She took advantage of this opportunity and began a climb up the management ladder. She achieved her goal of being the Postmaster in her hometown: Liberty Hill. She cherished this position and brought to it a personal touch. The Liberty Hill Post Office became a place where you could find out who was sick, who was getting married, who had passed away. It was not only a place for mail but a connection point for the community.

In retirement Joy used the free time to interact with grandkids and family. She kept busy. When Grace Alive church came into existence, she jumped on board with a commitment, a heart, a burning desire to see God’s kingdom grow. You better not say anything bad about her pastor, Pastor Dawn Slack. She knew God put her there and that is all mom needed to know!!!! She worked with kids, a special place in her heart, but also wherever God saw fit to call her to.

Sadly the later part of her years were spent in the agony of Alzheimer’s disease. While at Bertram Nursing & Rehab she earned the nickname Joy Joy. Elena and the staff took care of mom and loved on her so much. For that we are so grateful. The disease robbed of her memory, but put on gospel music and mom’s eyes would light up. Jesus was reaching the inner part of her soul and she could feel His love.

Joy is survived by her sister Jane Allman, sons Travis and Billy (wife Cindy), daughter-in-law Denise Armstrong-Gilmore, grafted in daughter Michelle McMurry, numerous grandkids and great-grandkids.

Joy’s favorite verse: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40.31