Dawn W. Gilmore, 48, of Siler City passed away peacefully Thursday, February 2, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at Jim and Betsey Bryan Hospice home in Pittsboro.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, February 5 at Groometown United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Dawn was full of life and energy. Prior to her illness, she worked with the Department of Homeland Security stationed in Raleigh. She has also served as a deputy sheriff for Stokes County patrolling in car #125. She loved fast and loud cars. Her passion was her Harley Davidson motorcycle. Dawn loved her mama and has missed her so much since her death. Dawn also loved animals especially her two little dogs, Gizmo and Harley and loved to hand feed and watch the deer in her backyard. She also loved to hunt and especially going fishing.

Dawn is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Lois Wilkins.

She is survived by her husband, Darrell Gilmore of the home; brother, Duane Wilkins (Fannie) of Pleasant Garden; nephew, Jakob Wilkins of Wentworth; father-in-law, Gene Gilmore of Jonesville; lifelong friends, Marcie Miller (Steve) of High Point and Pattie Dye of Summerfield; close friend and neighbor, C. J. Chafin of Siler City; and a host of friends and family that will always miss her.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Saturday, February 4, 2023 at George Brothers Funeral Service.