Willie Kilgore

Willie Kilgore, born on January 6, 1923, in Campton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. She dedicated many years of her life to serving at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, where she earned the respect and admiration of her coworkers and the community before retiring.

Willie was educated in the public school system and carried her knowledge with grace throughout her life. She was a proud former member of the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, where she was an active participant in her faith community.

Those who had the pleasure of knowing Willie will fondly remember her warm heart and generous spirit. She loved entertaining and hosting her family and friends and took great pride in being an excellent housekeeper. Her home was a gathering place where love and laughter flourished, a testament to her unwavering commitment to her loved ones. Her affection extended beyond family, as she cherished her neighbors and fostered connections within her community.

Willie is survived by her nieces and nephews, along with other cherished loved ones who will forever hold her memory in their hearts. She joins her beloved parents, William and Pearl Kilgore, as well as her brothers and sisters and other loved ones who have preceded her in death.

A graveside service will be held in her honor on May 5, 2025, at West Memory Gardens in Moraine, Ohio, at 3 PM. 

Willie's legacy of kindness, love, and resilience will continue to inspire all who knew her. Her spirit will live on in the memories shared by those who were touched by her life.