Mrs. Mertis Lou Gilmore, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2014 at Legacy Rehab and Nursing Home in
Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on May 19, 1932 in Columbia, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband
Leland (Jack) Gilmore, her son Terry Gilmore, sisters Bobbie White and June Anderson, and great grandson Storm Cangemi. She is survived by her sister Joan Cader of Olla, LA, son Leland Dale Gilmore and wife Joyce of Birmingham, AL, granddaughters Dana Tidmore and husband Joey of Corner, AL, and Missy Cangemi and husband Paul of Vidalia, LA, grandson Josh Gilmore of Chelsea, AL, and great grandchildren Tyler Tidmore, Bailey Gilmore, Charlotte Gilmore, Katie Cangemi, and Cole Cangemi. Mertis was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Always faithful to God and family. She was a member of spring Creek Baptist Church. Funeral service were held at 11:00 AM in the chapel. Rev.