Elaine Marie Gilmore, age 64 of Petersburg, TN died on Friday, February 7th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, at Ocean Medical Center in Brick, NJ. Elaine went home to be with the Lord. She was born in Paterson, NJ, and was raised in Brick, NJ where she lived before moving to Petersburg, TN several years ago. She was a member of Petersburg Methodist Church in Petersburg, TN. Elaine had a deep love for life and found joy in things like cooking delicious meals for her loved ones, horseback riding, antiquing, and spending sunny days at the beach. She had a natural talent for home projects and took pride in creating warm, welcoming spaces wherever she went. But above all, she cherished her family and the time she spent with them and her dog, Arue. She was predeceased by her father, Gordon Gilmore in 1994.
She is survived by her children, Leighanne and Michael Tibbs of Tennessee, Kyle Dick and his fiancé, Maria Cossentino of South Carolina and Dominique Apicelli of New Jersey, her grandchildren, Austin and Dalton Tibbs, her beloved mother, Ruth Joan Gilmore of Brick, NJ, her brothers, Gordon and Michael Gilmore, her sisters Beth Culos and Kathleen Algor, her in-laws, and many nieces & nephews. Family and Friends may attend a visitation on Tuesday, February 18th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home – 885 Mantoloking Rd. Brick, NJ 08723. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 18th, from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be private.