Sandra L. Gilmore, 83, of Howland, OH, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Gilmore was born on November 26, 1940, in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Grubham) Bissell. She was a 1958 graduate of Niles McKinley High School.

She married her husband, James F. Gilmore on October 8, 1960, he passed away on August 30, 2020.

Sandra and her husband owned and operated J. Gilmore Design, Cortland. During her 57 years of employment, she worked as a designer and ran the retail store at Green Gate.  She was still working and contributing to the business daily.  Her creativity ran deep and she still enjoyed decorating and flower arranging.

She enjoyed their many winters in Naples, Florida, playing bocce and gathering with the friends they made there. Sandra also loved walking her dog, Bear, and her 5 o'clock glass of wine.  Bart wants to thank all the friends that socialized with her and welcomed her to join them at our local restaurants nightly.

She leaves behind two children, Bart J. Gilmore and his wife JoAnn, Cortland, and Jacinda F. Mansell and her husband Marc, Texas; and two grandchildren, Foster J. Gilmore and Moss Mansell.

In keeping with Sandra's wishes, there are no services. Material contributions may be made to Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, Brookfield, where Sandy rescued her Bear.