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Providing Quality Funeral & Cremation Services To Florence & Killen Area Families Since 1959!

"Our goal is to serve your family like you are a member of our family and help create the most meaningful service possible whether your choice be cremation or traditional burial. We will take all steps possible to make this stressful time as easy as possible." — Funeral Director & Manager Wm. "Andy" High

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at anytime. We are here to help you!


Elkins East Chapel is proud to announce we have been chosen as 2022 Readers Choice award for Best Funeral Home

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They have always been super friendly, like working with close friends to take care of some of the hardest decisions in sad times. Many of our family have been through, but we always leave with a smile and confidence all is taken care of, and every service has been beautiful. Thank you!

Rhonda S

January '21

Thank you so much for handling my mother in law's service with dignity under the worse of circumstances. It was a beautiful service!

Carolyn G

April '20

Beautiful Chapel and cemetery. The reception hall has plenty of accommodation space for get together's after a funeral, like the last one I was down there for.

Michael E

Thank you for your helpful support during the passing and memorial of my Dad last year. I appreciated the slideshow you helped us post to remind family and friends of his life.

Gregory H

This Book of Memories memorial website is designed to be a permanent tribute paying tribute to the life and memory of Wanda Gilmore. It allows family and friends a place to re-visit, interact with each other, share and enhance this tribute for future generations. We are both pleased and proud to provide the Book of Memories to the families of our community.

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Condolence From: Steve Woody
Condolence: To Mrs. Gilmore's family: I am so sorry for your loss. Wanda was my teacher for 7 years until college. She was patient when i got frustrated or distracted (which happened a LOT), and she really knew how to tap into my interests as a musician. It was always a joy to go to her house. She was soft and sympathetic when i went through breakups with girlfriends and cried through my lessons, and she always had hot apple cider and cookies at Christmas. Her love for the Lord was obvious, and her mastery of piano and organ were inspirational.

Blessings to the entire family.
Friday January 19, 2018
Condolence From: Wray Dillard
Condolence: Rhonda and I have very special memories of Wanda. She was so kind to provide music at our wedding. She was alway so kind to our family over the years. We will never forget her beautiful smile nor her genuine loving spirit. We will miss her. Love and prayers from our family to yours.
Tuesday January 16, 2018
Condolence From: Derek Darsey
Condolence: Chuck. So sorry to here of your mom passing she was always so kind and pleasant to see. When she would come in the store she always had a smile on her face! God bless you and your family
Tuesday January 16, 2018
Condolence From: Rosamond Black
Condolence: Thinking of you. Sorry to hear of your
mothers passing.
Sunday January 14, 2018
Condolence From: Connie Rhoden
Condolence: To Wanda's family,
Wanda was a sweet friend and classmate at Coffee High School
1957. Know she will be missed by many who loved her much.
A woman of great talents in music.
God Bless You.
Connie Rhoden
Sunday January 14, 2018
Condolence From: Celia Grasty Lata
Condolence: To Cheri, Chuck, and Deana, and all of Wanda's family:

I received the news of Wanda's passing with great sorrow. Early in my 13 years teaching music in Florence, she became a dear and greatly valued friend and colleague, whose musical talents and achievements I held in high esteem. In addition to those, she was unfailingly warm, gracious, kind, thoughtful, and generous; she was beautiful in every sense of the word. I am so thankful that she came into my life, and even in death I know she will never leave it. May she rest in peace and rise in glory, and may God grant you consolation in this hard loss.






Sunday January 14, 2018
Condolence From: Kelly Cavitt
Condolence: Cheri and family,

Very sorry to hear about your mother. I remember her playing the organ at church.

With deepest sympathy,

Kelly Cavitt
Endicott, NY
Sunday January 14, 2018
Condolence From: Dan Whitlow
Condolence: Chuck and Family
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Wanda passing. I loved to hear her play the organ at Highland. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Dan
Friday January 12, 2018
Condolence From: Pam Hudson
Condolence: Chuck and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Friday January 12, 2018
Condolence From: Noël M Beck
Condolence:

I am grieved by news of the death of my good friend, Wanda Gilmore. Wanda and I enjoyed many late-night chats and morning cups of coffee. She and I were both charter members of the Shoals Music Teachers Forum. From its beginning, Wanda was professional, inspiring, collegial, wise, friendly, gracious, and gentle. Through many personal trials, she never flagged in her enthusiastic commitment to the Forum and to Alabama Music Teachers Association. She received designation as a Nationally Certified Teacher Of Music through the Music Teachers National Association. . Her students played with the musicality and flair she had conveyed to them, as we saw and heard in her own playing. Through the years, she had several State winners and many grateful students. I cherish our personal friendship, and thank her for helping me be a better teacher.

She was also a faithful and supportive customer at Ryan Piano Company, owned by my husband, Robert. He always looked forward to her visits, and was deeply grateful for her business.





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Find An Obituary

Help remember your loved one with a thoughtful memorial, honoring the story of their life and family, as well as obtain details on their funeral arrangements. Click below to view our obituary listing.

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When an obituary is published to our site, we will notify you by email. This service is free, and you may unsubscribe at any time.
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a house that has a sign on the side of a road
Florence
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
Florence
a living room filled with furniture and a fireplace
Florence
a large lawn in front of a house
Killen
a room filled with furniture and a fireplace
Killen

Providing Quality Funeral & Cremation Services To Florence & Killen Area Families Since 1959!

"Our goal is to serve your family like you are a member of our family and help create the most meaningful service possible whether your choice be cremation or traditional burial. We will take all steps possible to make this stressful time as easy as possible." — Funeral Director & Manager Wm. "Andy" High

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at anytime. We are here to help you!


Elkins East Chapel is proud to announce we have been chosen as 2022 Readers Choice award for Best Funeral Home

Plan Ahead

Advanced planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved ones will truly appreciate when the time comes.
Learn More

Customized Tributes

Customizing the service for your loved one allows you to truly honor their memory with unique and personalized details.
Learn More

Testimonials 


They have always been super friendly, like working with close friends to take care of some of the hardest decisions in sad times. Many of our family have been through, but we always leave with a smile and confidence all is taken care of, and every service has been beautiful. Thank you!

Rhonda S

January '21

Thank you so much for handling my mother in law's service with dignity under the worse of circumstances. It was a beautiful service!

Carolyn G

April '20

Beautiful Chapel and cemetery. The reception hall has plenty of accommodation space for get together's after a funeral, like the last one I was down there for.

Michael E

Thank you for your helpful support during the passing and memorial of my Dad last year. I appreciated the slideshow you helped us post to remind family and friends of his life.

Gregory H