Karen E. Gilmore, 75, formerly Karen Birdsall, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Walton.
Karen was born on Feb. 11, 1950 in Margaretville, to David Birdsall and Irene (Barber) Birdsall.
Karen graduated from Walton Central High School in 1968.
She had a lengthy career as a bus driver, and enjoyed participating in bus rodeos.
Karen is survived by her daughters Kimberly Seeley, Janine (Brian) Roode and Joanne Seeley, her sister Patricia (Roger) Howe, brother-in-law Carl Gregory, stepchildren William (Bill) R. Gilmore Jr. and wife Crystal of Easter Branch, Aaron Gilmore and wife Jessica of Walton, and Carole Ann McGlone and husband Jason of East Branch, along with many loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews of whom she was very fond.
Karen is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Gilmore, her parents David and Irene Birdsall, sisters Janet Gregory, Helen Edwards and her brother-in-law Ray Edwards.
The graveside service for Karen will be held at the East Branch Cemetery on a date to be announced.
Memorial donations can be made in Karen’s name to the East Branch Fire Department, 29 Bridge Street, East Branch, NY 13756, or the East Branch Community Church, Church Street, East Branch, NY 13756.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of peace and comfort for Karen’s family visit her online tribute at www.courtneyfh.com
