Barbara "Annette" Gilmore

December 22, 1942 - May 23, 2022

BARBARA “ANNETTE” (ANDRY) GILMORE EVANSVILLE, INDIANA Barbara “Annette” (Andry) Gilmore, 79, formerly of New Harmony, Indiana, passed away on May 23, 2022. She was born to Hazel (Dunbar) and James Andry in Evansville, Indiana on December 22, 1942. Annette preferred to be considered a graduate of Griffin High School, although she was forced senior year to attend North Posey High School when the Griffin High School closed. She married James (Jake) Gilmore on December 24, 1961 in the Griffin Christian Church. She worked as a hairdresser early in their marriage, and later as pharmacy tech at the Veteran’s Administration Clinic in Evansville, Indiana where she made many good friends. She traveled the country as Jake’s career took them to St. Petersburg, Florida, Albuquerque New Mexico, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (three times), El Paso, Texas, Los Angeles, California (twice), San Jose, California, Chicago, Illinois and Evansville, Indiana. She managed the moves (including cross country travels with cats) and the raising of their two daughters, never forgetting her love of Southern Indiana. Music was always a part of her life. It started when her Grandpa Andry would encourage her to sing, and continued through singing with her sister and a group of musicians in New Harmony when she was well into her 70’s. After retirement in New Harmony, she enjoyed family gatherings that often included singing, annual attendance of the Griffin High School Alumni Banquet and repeatedly repainting the rooms of her home. She was very proud of her daughters and grandchildren. Annette is survived by her husband of 60 years, daughters: Kelly (Tom) Lonnberg and Erin (Will) Pekar; grandsons: Nathan Arterberry, Dellon Pekar, Adam Lonnberg, Elijah Pekar and Michael Lonnberg; sister: Karen (Jane) Andry; brother: Jimmy Andry; nephews: Matthew (Kaci) Andry and Douglas Andry; brother-in-law: Gary Gilmore; sister-in-law/cousin: Diana Gilmore; niece: Jill Pritchett; nephews: John (Karen) Gilmore and Andy (Katie) Gilmore and numerous great nieces and nephews. A celebration of life for her family and friends will be held in the Ruritan Gym in Griffin, Indiana on June 19, 2022, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., come and go as you are available. In lieu of flowers, Annette would have loved a donation to the Posey County Humane Society, 6500 Leonard Road N, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620.