Berniece Donnelly Gilmore, 81, of Pensacola, FL, passed away April 27, 2023.

Born in Mobile, Berniece moved to Pensacola with her family as a child and lived in East Pensacola Heights growing up. She attended A.K. Suter School and some of those childhood classmates remained lifelong friends. She was a graduate of Pensacola High School, former employee of Bullock Tice Associates, long-time member of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church and, more recently, a member of First United Methodist Church.

Above all else, Berniece was an amazing mother whose love for and devotion to her daughter knew no bounds. A southern lady to the very end, she was also a beloved aunt and cousin, substitute grandparent and loyal friend to many through the years.

She is preceded in death by her infant son, Michael Christopher Gilmore; her parents, James K. and Gladys B. Donnelly; brothers, Pat, Ray, and Ernie Donnelly; and sister, Sue Caffery.

Berniece is survived by her daughter, Kristi Gilmore; sisters-in-law, Lucy Donnelly and Susan Donnelly; brother-in-law, Rich Caffery; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A graveside service to celebrate Berniece's life will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Bayview Memorial Park, with Rev. Emily Kincaid officiating.

The family would like to thank the caregivers who spent so much time with Berniece – they are now family, too. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in Berniece's memory to First United Methodist Church of Pensacola or a charity of your choice.