Kathy L. Gilmore

Kathy L. Gilmore, 68 of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Sunday morning, November 1, 2026, at her residence. Kathy was born on July 13, 1958, in Fairborn, Ohio. She was a 1977 graduate of Troy High School and had worked for several years at Low Bob’s. She enjoyed taking photos of her family and pets, sitting on her back porch watching her pets, wildlife and flowers.

Preceded in death by her father Jake Compton, mother Betty Jo (Preston) Compton, and brother: Michael Penkal, Brother-In-Law: Gary McFerran; great nephew: Jacob Noble.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years: Donald R. Gilmore; Children: Michael & Amber Osborne of Gettysburg, Ohio, Dawn Hawkins of West Milton, Ohio, and Crystal Miller of Covington, Ohio; Grandchildren: Kaiden Osborne, Kaylee Osborne, Brianna Hawkins, Jacob Hawkins, Kaylynn Key, Selena Gilmore, Lance Miller; Great Grandchildren: Hazel and Oakley. Brothers & Sisters: Timothy Penkal of Bradford, Ohio; Kimberly Penkal of Greenville, Ohio, Glenn Penkal of Michigan, Johnny & Anita Penkal of Hillsboro, Ohio, and Angie McFerran of Greenville, Ohio.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Barnes Funeral Home – 220 East Main Street – Eaton, Ohio. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Day City Hospice 7601 Paragon Road - Suite 203 Dayton, OH 45459 or Bark Animal Rescue 2181 State Route 502 Greenville, Ohio 45331.

Condolences at www.barnesfuneralhome.com